BAKERSFIELD, Calif. -- Rosa Arellano has spent much of her adult life here in the U.S as a citizen, but only today did she register to vote. "Life wasn't so difficult before where I felt the need to vote. But now with the economy and immigration issues in Arizona, it's a lot more important to me to vote," said Arellano.

It's that realization that sparked a four day statewide bus tour that stopped in Bakersfield today, calling on Hispanics to vote in the November election. Recent numbers by organizers show Latinos make up 32 percent of the Californians eligible to vote, yet only 20 percent of them are actually registered. In other words, one in five eligible Hispanic voters is registered.

"I think there's a couple reasons. One is lack of information because they don't have information on how to register where to go. That's what this tour is designed to do," said Vote Bus participant Eliseo Medina.

Latinos ABC 23 spoke to have other reasons. "They are selfish and don't care. As long as they have their citizenship, voting is not important," said Juana Hernandez. "I think its cultural. People say 'Oh my vote won't count anyways. Back in my homeland, it didn't, so it won't count here either,'" said Ruth Macca.

But Macca says it does count, which is why she votes. "I don't want anyone making decisions for me. I need to express what I want, deserve and support. No one can make my decisions for me, only myself."

"The outcome of those elections will impact you, your family, your children and their future for generations to come. So you have to vote to be heard," said Medina.

"One vote is worth a lot since it can represent the desires of many of those who cannot vote," said Arellano.