Democratic candidate Kamala Harris speaks Wednesday, September 18, before Hispanic congressional representatives. In such a close election, all categories of populations are important and Latin Americans are among the voters to be convinced, because a large part of this community voted for Republican Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020. They could be even more numerous to make this choice in November.
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On November 5, more than 35 million people are expected to vote, 12% more than in 2020. That year, more than 60% of Hispanic voters chose Joe Bidenbut in this election with exceptional participation, Donald Trump had done better among them than in 2016.
This year, opinion polls indicate that the former president could further reduce the gap in this category of the population, which generally votes less than others. The youngest and the least educated are increasingly seduced by the Republican discourse.
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There are also many Latinos among small business owners who are concerned about economic issues. In other words, Latinos do not vote as one man and they vote less based on the color of their skin or their origins than on their place in society.
For several days, the Democratic candidate’s campaign Kamala Harris has launched a special effort to reach Latinos, including Spanish-language radio ads and open offices where they are numerous. In California, which is won over by Democrats, but also in key states near the southern border like Nevada and Arizona, but not only.
An effort is also being made in Pennsylvania, another key state, where Hispanic communities are growing strongly in certain cities.
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