Harris Gains Momentum Among Latino Voters
Kamala Harris sees a significant rise in support among Latino voters, outpacing Biden’s numbers in key states, crucial for the 2024 election.The Democratic nominee for the presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris is seeing a significant rise in support among Latino voters, increasing the numbers previously held by President Joe Biden. This rise, revealed in a recent Equis poll, shows Harris’ growing appeal within a demographic that, as evidence from previous electoral cycles show, could be pivotal in the upcoming general election.
The poll shows Harris leading former President Donald Trump by a notable 19 points among registered Hispanic and Latino voters in seven battleground states: Arizona, Georgia, North Carolina, Nevada, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Harris holds 56 percent of the Latino vote compared to Trump’s 37 percent. This is a sizable surge from the previous poll conducted between May 16 and June 6, where Biden led Trump by a slim 5-point margin, 46 percent to 41 percent. Harris’ popularity is especially strong among young Latino voters and Latinas. The data indicates that her support among Latinos under 40 has surged to 60 percent, a 17-point increase from Biden’s 43 percent in June. Similarly, 59 percent of Latinas are backing Harris, up from Biden’s 50 percent, and Latino men’s support has grown to 51 percent, compared to Biden’s 41 percent. This surge is happening in a pivotal time for Democrats. Harris has energized various voting blocs since Biden endorsed her after his withdrawal from the race following a poor debate performance, which caused party leaders to question his ability to win the election. Harris’ background as the daughter of immigrants and the first woman of color to top a major party’s presidential ticket resonates deeply with Latino voters. Latino voters will be key in the upcoming election. Two of the most coveted battleground states: Arizona and Nevada, have significant Latino population. However, the influence also is translated to the rest of the country. An estimated 36 million Latinos are eligible to vote in the 2024 election, making up about 14.7 percent of all eligible voters in the U.S., according to the Pew Research Center. Harris’ momentum has not gone unnoticed. The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the nation’s oldest and largest Latino civil rights organization, made history by endorsing Harris, this is the first time the group has backed a presidential candidate since its founding in 1929. |