Poll Shows Shift of Latino Voters Towards Democrats Ahead of Midterm Elections

<p>Latino voters are showing a shift away from President Donald Trump and the Republican Party ahead of the midterm elections, according to a poll conducted by NBC News and Telemundo.</p><p>The poll surveyed 800 registered Latino voters across the U.S. from September 21 to 28, finding that 69% disapprove of Trump's performance, while 27% approve.</p><p>Additionally, approximately 66% of respondents believe Trump's deportation policies have gone too far, and 75% feel he has mishandled the economy and cost of living.</p><p>The poll indicates that Democrats maintain a significant advantage over Republicans among Latino voters, with 59% preferring Democratic control of Congress compared to 35% who favor Republicans.</p><p>Despite Republicans making gains with Latino voters in 2024, Democrats had a 12-point lead among this demographic going into the elections, indicating a loss of ground for Trump and the GOP.</p><p>Historically, Latino support for a GOP Congress was at 21% in 2016 and 26% in 2018, showing a notable improvement for the party over the past decade.</p><p>The poll was conducted via phone interviews and online surveys, with a margin of error of 3.5%.</p><p>Trump, during a political rally in Dayton, Ohio, commented on the polling numbers, claiming they do not reflect his influence on the elections. He stated, "These fake polls, they don't account for one thing. They don't account for the fact that Trump is out campaigning." He expressed confidence in his supporters, asserting that they have consistently prevailed in elections.</p><p>In the House of Representatives, Democrats are projected to win 215 seats compared to 201 for the GOP, needing only three more victories out of 19 toss-up races to secure a majority, while Republicans would need to win at least 17 of those races.</p>