Latino vote
[1][2] Per the Pew Research Center, the top states with the highest percentage of eligible Latino voters in 2020 were: New Mexico (42.8%), California (30.5%), Texas (30.4%), Arizona (23.6%), Florida (20.5%), Nevada (19.7%), Colorado (15.9%), New Jersey (15.3%), New York (14.8%), Connecticut (12.3%), Illinois (11.6%), and Rhode Island (11.3%).
[4] In general, Latinos participate in common civic activities, such as voting, at much lower rates than nearby non-Latino whites or blacks.
In terms of income, the general argument is that individuals with higher socioeconomic status have the civic skills, the participatory attitudes, and the time and money to facilitate participation.
One strong determinant has been found to be religion, which is believed to play a role in defining the political attitudes and behaviors of Latino voters.
[14] For example, LLEGÓ, the National Latina/o Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Organization (1987–present)[14] remains a leader in Latina activism in the United States.
Considering the aforementioned important role played by ethnic and religious identity, these organizations cultivate a sense of collective political pride.
In a study conducted by Abrajano, it was concluded that different political ads influence Latino vote choices depending on how assimilated individuals are to American life.
On the other hand, for assimilated Latinos, ethnic appeals did have some influence but exposure to more informative policy ads in English or Spanish had a greater impact on these voters' decision to vote.
[16] According to a study performed using the November 2000 CPS, education appeared to hold the greatest influence over Latina voter registration and choice, among income, employment, and homeowner status.
For example, considering the growing Latino/a populations in Florida from Puerto Rico, factors of registration and choice will differ greatly between these groups and Latinos/as in other parts of the state.
After the Marxist-Leninist socialist Fidel Castro overthrew the Cuban military leader Fulgencio Batista,[17] he made significant changes throughout the island.
[20] These experiences have had a lasting socio-psychological impact on Cuban immigrants, instilling a deep fear of socialism that is passed down to future generations.
[23] A 1992 study indicated that government programs that Latinos are more likely to advocate for are those that focus on issues such as crime control and drug prevention, child care services, environmental protection, science and technology, defense, and programs for refugees and immigrants[24] According to the National Exit Poll, in 2012 60% of Latino voters identified the economy as the most important issue the country was facing.
Latinos emphasize education, mentioning such issues as expanding the number of schools, reducing class sizes, and adding to the cultural sensitivity of teachers and curricula.
Many Latino voters in Nevada are members of the Culinary Union Local 226 and supported Biden based on right-to-work standards.
[27] In heavily urbanized northeastern states and California, Biden secured overwhelming majorities among Latino voters, as has long been the case for Democratic presidential candidates.
[32] Additionally, in heavily Latino South Texas, Biden lost ground compared to Hillary Clinton in 2016, especially in rural counties.
Miami-Dade County, home to the heavily Latino city of Miami, gave 55% of their vote to Trump, the first time this has occurred since 1988.
