The Latino vote shows signs of change and worries Republicans

The elections on Tuesday, Tuesday, November 4 revealed a significant shift in Latino voting behavior that worries several Republican leaders. Although the economy continues to be the main issue of interest for these voters, many also expressed their rejection of the deportation policies of the Donald Trump administration. Democrats achieved broad victories in New Jersey, Virginia, California, and New York, driven in part by strong support from Latino voters, who favored their candidates by double-digit margins.

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In New Jersey, where Latinos represent 10% of the electorate, Democrat Mikie Sherrill achieved a notable victory over her Republican rival, reversing part of the Republican gains of recent years. For some Republicans, such as Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar, these results represent a “wake-up call” for their party, while others, like Carlos Giménez, acknowledge that the administration’s approach to immigration could be generating discontent within Latino communities.

Exit polls showed that many Latino voters disapprove of mass deportations and ICE’s actions, especially in cases involving working families without criminal records.

Even so, the economy remains the dominant issue. Most Latino voters mentioned affordability, the cost of living, and the lack of economic improvements as their main concerns. Democratic strategists, such as Patricia Campos-Medina and Chuck Rocha, attributed their recent victories to a message focused on everyday economic problems and constant mobilization in Hispanic communities.

Taken together, the results suggest that the Latino vote remains dynamic and far from monolithic. Although some sectors continue to value Republican proposals on security and employment, the treatment of immigrants and the economic situation appear to be redefining the preferences of this key electorate ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

From: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna242186

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