Latino Decisions Blog
New Poll: Political Power is Shifting Toward Young Latino Voters in California
The balance of power among Latino voters is tilting toward younger voters. Every 30 seconds a Latino turns 18 years old and becomes eligible to vote. Indeed, the growth of…
Latino Voters in California Are Feeling the Bern
The path to winning the Democratic Party primary runs through California and its sizable Latino electorate. With 495 delegates at stake, the Golden State will be one of the most…
NEW POLL: Seventy four percent of CA Latino voters plan to vote in March 2020 primary
As state marks the 25th Anniversary of Prop. 187, Latinos are ready to get out the vote; over 80 percent of Latinos believe white supremacist groups are a threat to the…
Latinos Will Play Decisive Role in 2020 Elections
WASHINGTON, DC—The Hispanic community is expected to become the largest minority group of voting-age citizens by 2020, becoming an increasingly important demographic for the outcome of the election. Today, UnidosUS…
Texas-Sized Opportunities, Part 4
Think nationally, act locally. It’s a lesson all smart parties heed. Despite the inordinate attention paid to congressional and especially presidential elections, capturing and maintaining control of state legislatures matters…
Latinos and impeachment
In the two weeks since the Ukraine story broke, national polls reveal notable increases in public support for impeachment, or at least an impeachment inquiry into the actions of President…
Texas-Sized Opportunities, Part 3B
Is Texas a purple state now, and if not, how soon will it be? Continuing this series investigating the Lone Star State’s evolving partisanship, in this post I consider whether…
Sanders, Biden lead field of five candidates in double digits with Latino support
Sergio García-Rios, Amaya Verde, Ana Elena Azpurua, José Fernando López y Javier Figueroa A Univision News poll finds that, among Latinos registered to vote, Sanders is considered the best debater…
Univision and UH Poll Finds Trump Underwater in Texas Statewide
With only two days to go before the 10 qualified Democratic candidates come together in Houston, Texas for the third primary debate of the 2020 election cycle, Univision News publishes…
Texas-sized Opportunities, Part 3a
Latinos attract less attention than they otherwise merit in American politics because almost half of Latinos live in the two biggest states, neither of which is a presidential swing state: comfortably…
The El Paso Massacre, Nativist Backlashes and Latino Empowerment
Being a son of Mexican immigrants and an El Paso native, born and raised on the eastside, my first thought the morning of the August 3 “active shooter” situation was…
Texas-Sized Opportunities, Part 2
As the focus on Texas as a battleground state intensifies, the question increasingly on the minds of Lone Star State voters is this: Which John Cornyn will they see during…
Why Trump Fears Women of Color
The right recognizes their political power. The left takes them for granted. Women of color, especially black women, are potent forces in progressive politics, both in office and as…
Texas-Sized Opportunities, Part 1
Republican Congressman Will Hurd’s announced retirement sent shockwaves from his home state of Texas all the way to Washington. Three more Texas Republicans have since announced their retirements, bringing to four the…
Priorities USA And Latino Decisions Release Research Findings and Strategic Guidance on Engaging Latino Voters
DOWNLOAD FULL MEMO HERE Latino voters will make up an increasing share of the electorate in 2020 and, while they predominantly support Democrats over Trump, there is a significant…
In lead up to 2020, Latinos strongly reject racist attitudes and language
President Donald Trump’s incendiary language over the weekend triggered yet another media and public firestorm on the issue of race. His attacks targeting four non-white congresswomen and telling them to…
Castro and Harris emerge from first debate as leading candidates with Latinos
Julian Castro and Kamala Harris impressed Latinos most during the first 2020 Democratic presidential debates in late June, according to Univision’s post-debate survey. Harris and Castro jumped to the top of the…
Immigration Panel Discusses How to Push Back Against Trump in 2020
Pro-immigration reformers, liberals and 2020 Democrat candidates need to lean into immigration policy—but do so in ways that will attract Americans seeking reasonable immigration solutions by capitalizing on the growing…
New UnidosUS poll confirms Latinos’ 2020 preferences
Latinos are increasingly disaffected with Donald Trump but remain open to supporting candidates, including Republicans, who demonstrate support for a comprehensive policy agenda that emphasizes economic opportunity, better healthcare, and…
Poll Answers the Question, “What Do Latinos Want to See in a Presidential Candidate?”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kristel Mucino [email protected] (202) 776-1766 Poll offers an in-depth look at Latino voters’ sentiment on parties, key issues and President Trump WASHINGTON, DC—Today, UnidosUS (formerly National…