The next president of the United States will be no stranger to the White House, as former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris face off on November 5th. Voters will also elect all members of the House of Representatives, which make up one-third of the Senate. , and other state and local offices.
More than 36 million Latinos are eligible to vote, representing 15% of the electorate. A diverse demographic with the second-highest growth rate among voting blocs, Latinos are a diverse demographic in several states, particularly large states such as California, Florida, and Texas, as well as swing states such as Arizona and Nevada. This could be important in determining presidential and parliamentary elections. .
Historically, Latinos tend to vote Democratic. In the 2020 presidential election, Joe Biden won 59 percent of the Latino vote, which is less than the typical Democratic vote, despite evidence that some Latinos are geographically leaning Republican. The approval rating was within the average range.
There are other ways this block is distinguished from others. About 31 percent of eligible Latino voters are between the ages of 18 and 29, compared to 20 percent of voters nationally. A November 2023 poll predicted that 22 percent of Latinos would be first-time voters. Overall, district size has increased by 153% since the 2000 election.
AS/COA Online has compiled some facts and figures to help you understand the Latino vote in the 2024 election.
This poll tracker was first published on August 21, 2024 and has since been updated.
