Recent surveys have shown that while President Joe Biden maintains an advantage among Latino voters, a significant portion of the Hispanic electorate is considering voting for a third-party candidate. The survey conducted by Voto Latino reveals that 59% of Latino voters would choose Biden, and 39% would opt for Republican candidate Donald Trump in a repeat of the 2016 showdown. However, if a third candidate enters the race, these percentages decrease to 47% for Biden and 34% for Trump, with 17% in favor of an alternative party.
Women and young people, who are most affected by economic hardships, are more likely to lean towards a third-party candidate. Issues like climate change, democracy, and abortion favor Biden, but economic concerns give Trump an edge. With the economy and inflation being key voter concerns, the upcoming election poses challenges for both parties in attracting the Latino vote.
‘Latino Americans for Trump’
Trump’s campaign has rebranded as “Latino Americans for Trump” in a bid to win Latino support, despite his history of anti-immigrant rhetoric. Racism, democracy, and corporate tax cuts are the main reasons cited by respondents for not voting for Trump, while young voters are concerned about healthcare and gun policies.
In a closely contested election year, Latinos will play a crucial role in determining the outcome, with Nevada emerging as a battleground state. It remains to be seen how the Latino vote will impact the final results and which candidate will be successful in securing their support.