In this election in the United States, Donald Trump has changed the electoral equation once again. He has the support of Hispanic, young, and college-age American voters. It was the support of this electorate that made the difference in his victory this time, and he was re-elected president. Trump's resurgence has been fueled by promises of protections for the working class, tax cuts and a tough stance against global economic competition. British news agency Reuters reported this news.
According to an Edison Research booth return poll, Trump's support among Hispanic voters has increased significantly in this election. 32 percent of Hispanic voters voted for Trump in the 2019 election. This time it has increased to 46 percent. While Democrats have held sway among Hispanic voters for decades, support for Trump this year is the highest among Republican candidates, even in 2004 for George W. It also surpassed Bush's 44 percent support.
Republican media strategist Giancarlo Sopo said young Hispanics don't have the same longstanding tradition of support for Democrats as their ancestors.
Trump's approval rating among Hispanic men this year was 55 percent, up 19 percentage points from 2020. Among Hispanic women, Trump's support rose to 38 percent.
Economic concerns and working class influence
The Hispanic population in the United States belongs to the lower economic classes and many do not have a bachelor's degree. Besides, this community is relatively young and has been hit hard by the effects of inflation and high interest rates in recent years. Among 18- to 29-year-olds, Trump received 43 percent of the vote, up 7 percentage points from 2020.
This time around two-thirds of voters were dissatisfied with the state of the US economy. 46 percent of voters felt their household finances were worse than four years ago. Clarissa Martinez de Castro, vice president of the Unidos US Latino Vote initiative, said it was a referendum based on economic conditions, which is the most important issue for Hispanic voters.
Changing Views of Hispanic Society
This year's election also saw voters supporting Trump's tough stance on immigration among Hispanics. According to an Edison Research exit poll, nearly one-quarter of Hispanic respondents favored deporting illegal immigrants to the United States. Trump's anti-immigration stance has had an impact on his support.
Arturo Laguna, born in the United States of Mexican descent, became a citizen this year. He said he voted for Trump in his first US presidential election. The 28-year-old corporate manager said the three most important things are family values, love of life and religion.
There is a huge difference in votes between educated and uneducated classes
Trump's popularity among non-graduate voters increased significantly in this election. About 56 percent of non-graduate voters supported Trump this time. On the other hand, 55 percent of voters with a bachelor's degree supported the Democratic candidate, Kamala Harris.
This time, Trump's support increased significantly in urban areas, especially in the suburbs of major cities. In New York City's Nassau County, Trump won nearly 52 percent of the vote, taking the area Republican. On the other hand, Harris received nearly 60 percent of the vote in 25 urban counties in large cities, down 5 percentage points from 2020.
