Poll Shows Latino Voters Moving Away from Trump

Recent polling data from NBC News and Telemundo suggests that Latino voters are increasingly distancing themselves from President Donald Trump and the Republican Party as the midterm elections approach.

The survey, which included 800 registered Latino voters from across the United States conducted between September 21 and 28, revealed that a significant 69% disapprove of Trump’s presidency, while only 27% express approval.

Additionally, around 66% of respondents feel that Trump’s deportation policies have been excessively aggressive, and a notable 75% believe he has mishandled economic issues and the rising cost of living.

The poll indicates that Democrats maintain a substantial lead among Latino voters despite Republicans having made some inroads with this demographic in the past. Specifically, when asked which party they prefer to control Congress, 59% of Latino voters favored the Democrats compared to just 35% for Republicans.

However, the gap has narrowed somewhat, with Democrats showing only a 12-point advantage among Latino voters as the 2024 elections approach. This suggests that Trump and the GOP may have lost some of the support they previously enjoyed from this group.

It’s worth noting that the Republican Party has made significant gains with Latino voters over the last decade. Back in 2016 and 2018, support for a GOP-led Congress among Latinos was only 21% and 26%, respectively.

The polling was conducted through phone and text message surveys, with a margin of error reported at 3.5%. This reflects a broader trend in various polls indicating that Democrats are poised to have a strong advantage over Republicans in the upcoming midterms.

Trump, during a rally in Dayton, Ohio, asserted that the unfavorable polling doesn’t reflect his influence on voter sentiment, claiming, “These fake polls… they don’t account for the fact that Trump is out campaigning.” He expressed confidence in his ability to rally voters, emphasizing the victories he has achieved in the past against various adversaries.

Looking at the House of Representatives, projections suggest that Democrats are likely to secure 215 seats while Republicans are poised for 201. This means that Democrats need just a handful of victories in toss-up races to secure a majority, whereas Republicans would require a considerably greater number of wins to maintain their position.