Latino voters are increasingly shifting toward the Democratic Party, with twice as many planning to support Democrats over Republicans in the upcoming November elections.
Published On 5 Oct 2026
A new survey by the news agency Reuters and the research firm Ipsos reveals that US President Donald Trump’s approval rating has remained stubbornly low at a historic nadir ahead of the November midterm elections.
The six-day poll, concluded on Monday, indicates that only 32 percent of American voters approve of President Trump’s job performance.
While this low rating has remained consistent since September, the latest data reveals that Trump’s support among Latino voters is continuing its downward trajectory.
In October, Trump’s approval rating among Hispanic voters dropped to 24 percent, marking the lowest point of either of his two terms in office.
The Republican leader had previously made significant inroads with this key demographic.
According to Pew Research Center estimates, Trump and his Democratic opponent Kamala Harris were in a tight race in 2024, capturing 48 percent and 51 percent of the Hispanic vote, respectively.
This represented a substantial surge for Trump compared to the 2020 election, where he secured only 36 percent of the Hispanic vote.
Analysts attribute this surge in Hispanic support as a decisive factor in Trump’s 2024 victory, contrasting sharply with his 2020 defeat to Democrat Joe Biden.
However, the latest poll reveals that Trump’s gains among Hispanic voters have largely evaporated.
Some 52 percent of these voters intend to support Democrats in the November midterms, compared to just 26 percent planning to vote for Republicans.
The upcoming midterm elections are widely seen as a referendum on Trump’s second term, determining whether Republicans can maintain their majorities in both the US House of Representatives and the Senate.
Seizing on Trump’s low approval ratings, Democrats are hoping to convert public frustration with the president into powerful voter momentum for their party.
A Democratic majority in either chamber of Congress would significantly hinder Trump’s policy agenda for the remainder of his term.
Nevertheless, Trump has also faced internal party friction as the November 3 midterms draw near.
Republican Representative Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida recently released a campaign ad addressing Trump directly, stating, ‘The same Hispanics who helped you win the White House in 2024 feel betrayed today.’
She pointed to Trump’s hardline immigration crackdown as a key source of tension, arguing that some of his enforcement efforts have gone too far, specifically citing the detention and deportation of undocumented immigrants without criminal records.
Experts warn that the president’s declining popularity—fueled in part by public concern over the cost of living and his decision to initiate military action against Iran—could drag down Republican candidates in crucial races nationwide.
Despite these challenges, Trump has continued to voice strong confidence in his party’s prospects in the upcoming midterm elections.
He has also defended his central role in the party’s campaign strategy, recently launching a rigorous 32-day cross-country rally tour ahead of the November 3 elections.
‘Just so you understand, they all want me to go,’ Trump asserted, rejecting suggestions that some Republicans might prefer him to keep a distance from the campaign trail. ‘They all want me to go campaign.’