From Salon · Mel Leonor Barclay · · 2m
Latina Trump Regret Could Swing Election
Latina voters' regret over Trump could decide key races as they shift right.
In brief
Latina voters' regret over Trump could decide key races as they shift right. Latina voters regret supporting Trump, with 38% voting for him in 2024 but 42% of young Latinas saying they won't vote for him again. Originally reported by Salon.
Cynthia Villareal's Trump Vote
Cynthia Villareal voted for Trump in 2024 trusting his promises of lower gas prices and border security but now regrets the lack of results.
“He said gas prices were gonna go down. They haven’t, they haven’t at all.”
Latina Voter Regret
38% of Latinas voted for Trump in 2024, but 42% of young Latinas say they won't vote for him again.
“42 percent said they would not vote for him again”
Latina Voter Shift
Latina voters shifted rightward in 2024, with Latinas making larger strides to the right than Latino men.
“Latinas actually made larger strides to the right in the last four presidential cycles”
Gina Hinojosa Campaign
Gina Hinojosa, a bilingual Democratic candidate for Texas governor, focuses on public schools and curbing data centers.
“The best thing I can come up with is, 'Know your worth and defend it'”
Latina Voter Concerns
Latina voters report higher financial stress and are less optimistic about the national economy.
“We have to trust somebody. We have to vote for somebody no matter what”
Immigration Policy Impact
Latinas are more likely to oppose policies like ending birthright citizenship and more funding for ICE.
“They’re leaving people without their family, basically, and then some of the people are even dying in there”
Latina Voter Turnout
Nearly 6 million eligible Latinas did not vote in 2024, with Latinos having the lowest turnout rates at 51 percent.
“Quiero cambio”
Gina Hinojosa's Message
Hinojosa uses the phrase 'No te dejes' to emphasize self-worth and resilience.
“No te dejes”
Latina Voter Regret
38% of Latinas voted for Trump in 2024, but 42% of young Latinas say they won't vote for him again.
“7 points more than Latino men”
Latina Voter Impact
Latina voters could decide competitive races in Texas and Florida.
“Latinos make up at least 15 percent of the population in six of the 17 most competitive congressional districts”
Gina Hinojosa's Support
Rosie Hernandez, a supporter of Hinojosa, says she would stand up to Trump and fight for public schools.
“I don’t want to say it this way, but I’m going to say it, she wouldn’t kiss ass to Trump”
Latina Voter Regret
Latinas are more likely to have trouble meeting expenses than Latino men.
“23 percent of women vs. 17 percent of men”
Latina Voter Shift
Latinas shifted rightward in 2024, with Latinas making larger strides to the right than Latino men.
“Latinas made larger strides to the right in the last four presidential cycles”
Latina Voter Impact
Latinas could elect the first Latina governor in Texas.
“She’d be the first governor from the Rio Grande Valley”
Latina Voter Regret
Latinas report higher financial stress and are less optimistic about the national economy.
“We have to trust somebody. We have to vote for somebody no matter what”
Latina Voter Impact
Latinas could decide the outcome of competitive races from Texas to Florida.
“Latina women, in particular, help decide who is in control of the House of Representatives”
In short
Latina voters regret supporting Trump, with 38% voting for him in 2024 but 42% of young Latinas saying they won't vote for him again.
