Latino voters are shifting away from President Donald Trump and the Republican Party, according to a new NBC News/Telemundo poll, creating a significant opportunity for Democrats ahead of the 2026 midterms. The survey, conducted from September 21 to 28, found Trump’s approval rating among Latino voters at 27%. Majorities expressed disapproval of his handling of the economy, foreign policy, and immigration enforcement. Two-thirds of respondents said the administration’s deportation policies have gone too far, while 74% disapproved of his handling of the cost of living. Nearly a fifth of Latino voters who backed Trump in 2024 now favor a change in congressional control. Democrats hold a 24-point lead over Republicans on generic congressional preference among Latino voters, doubling their margin from the same point in 2024. Furthermore, Democrats hold a 21-point advantage over Republicans on handling the economy, a stark reversal from 2024 when Trump held a 4-point edge on the issue. Inflation and cost of living emerged as the top concern, with 33% ranking it as their most important issue. Despite the positive outlook for Democrats, pollsters noted that the Democratic Party’s own image has not significantly improved, with gains largely driven by voter opposition to Trump and economic conditions. The poll surveyed 800 registered Latino voters and has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.5 percentage points.
Source: nbcnews.com
