Kamala Harris, the Favorite Among Latino Voters in Key States for the U.S. Elections
The analysis, released this Friday, reveals that Harris has a 54.7% intention to vote among registered Latinos in Arizona, North Carolina, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin Nov 1st, 2024 Photo: EFE
November 1, 2024 Hour: 5:03 pm
With the exception of Latino voters in Florida, where Trump enjoys greater support primarily due to backing from the Cuban-American community, the results reflect “regional divisions” that present a “challenge for his campaign to connect with this critical electorate,” according to FIU.
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According to a recent study by Florida International University (FIU), Democratic Party candidate and current Vice President of the U.S., Kamala Harris, is positioned as the preferred choice among Latino voters in seven crucial states for the upcoming presidential election on November 5.
The analysis, released this Friday, reveals that Harris has a 54.7% intention to vote among registered Latinos in Arizona, North Carolina, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin—known as “swing” or “pivotal” states where there is no fixed voting pattern. Nationally, her support rises to 56.9%.
In contrast, her Republican opponent, Donald Trump, garners 27.7% intention to vote in those same seven states and 33.4% nationally. This study was commissioned by the FIU Latino Public Opinion Forum and conducted through surveys of 1,500 Latino voters.
With the exception of Latino voters in Florida, where Trump enjoys greater support primarily due to backing from the Cuban-American community, the results reflect “regional divisions” that present a “challenge for his campaign to connect with this critical electorate,” according to FIU.
“The margin is very tight,” said Eduardo Gamarra, director of the FIU Latino Public Opinion Forum. Gamarra emphasized the importance of the Latino vote in battleground states: “Every vote counts; if you win by just one vote, you win over the entire electorate.”
He also highlighted that increased participation among Latino voters could be decisive in determining who will be the next president of the United States.
The study, conducted between October 10 and 22 with a margin of error of 2.9%, also reveals that 80% of surveyed Latinos are “very likely” to vote in this election cycle, a figure that surpasses those recorded in previous elections.
Additionally, there is a growing segment of Latino voters identifying as independent; in the seven key states, they represent 25.8%. This trend indicates a shift away from party loyalty toward a more issue-focused approach and candidates whose proposals align with voter priorities.
Regarding the main concerns of Latino voters, the study indicates that for 45% of them, the economy is the most relevant issue. This is followed by reproductive rights at 11.1%, immigration at 8.8%, and healthcare at 5.8%. EFE
Autor: MLM
Fuente: EFE
