Latino Support Is Lukewarm

A majority of Latino registered voters rate the Democratic Party more favorably than the Republican Party (53% vs. 29%), but many of those who back Democratic candidates do not strongly believe the party 'cares about people like them' — only 42% say it does a great deal or quite a bit. The same ambivalence exists among Latino GOP backers: 43% say the party cares a great deal or quite a bit while a substantial share say it does not. — This ambivalence suggests Latino voters may be persuadable or turnout‑sensitive, making them a pivotal and unstable electorate for midterm and presidential strategies.