Even if only a fraction of Catalonia’s immigrants vote, they might have a key role in the final outcome of a referendum.
![Some immigrant community leaders have taken part in pro- or anti-independence rallies, writes Munoz [EPA]](/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/2014109837347734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)

Jordi Munoz is senior research fellow in political science at the University of Barcelona. He specialises in public opinion analysis and voting behaviour.
Even if only a fraction of Catalonia’s immigrants vote, they might have a key role in the final outcome of a referendum.
![Some immigrant community leaders have taken part in pro- or anti-independence rallies, writes Munoz [EPA]](/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/2014109837347734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)