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New data reveals a significant shift among Hispanic voters, indicating a growing preference for former President Donald Trump and the Republican Party over President Joe Biden and the Democrats.
A recent study by the Pew Research Center highlights a noteworthy change, indicating a loss of the Democrats’ historical advantage among Hispanic voters.
While the majority of Hispanic voters still align with the Democratic Party, the study reflects a notable decline in support for Democrats, with only 61% identifying or leaning towards the party, compared to 35% for the Republicans.
This represents a significant 13-point drop for Democrats since 2016. Moreover, the proportion of Hispanic voters supporting either party has seen a substantial increase since 1996.
A separate poll by Axios/Ipsos underscores this trend, with Biden’s favorability declining among Hispanic voters since taking office, while Trump’s popularity has risen.
Biden’s favorability among Hispanics has dropped from 53% to 41%, while Trump’s has increased from 24% to 32%.
This translates to a considerable reduction in Biden’s lead over Trump among Hispanic voters, from 29% to just 9%.
Additionally, while Hispanic voters still perceive the Democratic Party as more caring towards them, the GOP receives higher marks for its handling of the economy and crime.
Trump outperforms Biden significantly on economic issues (42% to 20%), crime (31% to 20%), and immigration (29% to 22%). Notably, top concerns for Hispanic voters include the economy, crime, and immigration.
Looking ahead to the November election, a significant portion of Hispanic voters express reservations about both candidates.
While 70% believe Biden should not seek reelection, only 66% feel the same about Trump’s potential candidacy in 2024.
Recent polls consistently show Trump leading Biden, with the incumbent president’s popularity waning amidst concerns over inflation and illegal immigration.
Additionally, the Pew Research Center’s survey indicates a near-even split between Democrats and Republicans nationally, a departure from previous years where Democrats held a statistical advantage. Currently, 49% of Americans identify as Democrats, while 48% identify as Republicans.
