Latino voters are increasingly distancing themselves from President Donald Trump and the Republican Party as midterm elections approach. Recent polling from NBC News and Telemundo reveals significant shifts in this demographic’s political leanings.
The survey, conducted between September 21-28, contacted 800 registered Latino voters across the United States. Results showed 69% of respondents disapprove of Trump’s performance, while only 27% express approval. Additionally, 66% believe Trump’s deportation policies are excessive, and 75% think he has poorly managed the economy and cost of living.
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The poll indicates that Democrats maintain a significant lead over Republicans among Latino voters, despite some GOP gains in the demographic. When asked which party should control Congress, 59% of Latino voters favored Democrats, compared to 35% who preferred Republicans.
Entering the 2024 elections, Democrats hold a 12-point advantage among Latino voters. Although the GOP has seen improvement over the last decade—in 2016 and 2018, Latino support for a GOP Congress was just 21% and 26% respectively—the party has lost some ground with this group recently.
The NBC News and Telemundo poll employed phone interviews and online surveys through text messages, with a margin of error of 3.5%. These findings are part of a broader collection of data indicating that Democrats have a substantial edge over Republicans leading up to the midterms.
During a political rally in Dayton, Ohio, Trump criticized the polling numbers, arguing they fail to account for his active campaign efforts. He stated, “These fake polls, they don’t account for the fact that Trump is out campaigning,” urging supporters with claims of past successes and upcoming victories against political opponents.
In the House of Representatives, Democrats are projected to secure 215 seats compared to 201 for Republicans. This means the Democrats need three more wins from 19 potential toss-up races to secure a majority, while Republicans must win at least 17 of those contests.
Anders Hagstrom, a Fox News Digital reporter, covers national politics and major breaking news events.
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