By Maribel Velazquez
Latino support for donald trump began to weaken towards the 2026 midterm electionsbut the Democrats also fail to fully regain the trust of this key electorate in the United States.
A new bipartisan poll published by UnidosUS and reported by CBS News reveals that the Latino community is primarily concerned about the economy, cost of living and immigration policies promoted during the president’s second term.
The survey, conducted between April and May of 3,000 Latino voters registered, found that 54% plan to vote for Democratic candidates for the House of Representatives, while 27% would support Republicans and 19% remain undecided.
Trump loses ground among Hispanic voters
One of the most relevant data from the survey is that one in four Latinos who voted for Trump in 2024 assures that they would not support him again today.
The Republican president obtained historic gains among Hispanic voters in past elections, especially in states like Texas and Arizona. However, the economic deterioration seems to affect its image.
67% of those surveyed disapprove of Trump’s managementincluding majorities in regions where it had gained strength among the Latino community. Among the main concerns are the cost of living, inflation, wages and employment.
“Latino voters are tired of being fed up,” declared Chuck Rocha, Democratic strategist and CBS News contributor, referring to the growing unrest over immigration raids and ICE policies.
Economy and immigration dominate the conversation
The survey shows that The pocket continues to be the significant priority for Latinos in the US 60% consider that the cost of living and inflation are the most urgent issue that Congress should address.
Additionally, only 15% said they felt economically comfortable, while 68% believed the country was “on the wrong path.”
In immigration matters, the majority of respondents support granting shapely status to undocumented immigrants who have been living in the United States for years. There is also a majority rejection of expanding ICE financing without restrictions.
Texas could define the political course
Texas appears as one of the main electoral laboratories heading into November. According to the UnidosUS survey, the Democrat James Talarico leads Republican Ken Paxton among Latino voters in the Senate race.
Republicans, however, continue to see Latinos as a decisive bloc to maintain their political influence.
“The most important voting bloc in the country”Richard Hudson, chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee, recently stated.
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