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The Economy Is the Top Issue for Latino Voters in the 2026 Midterms

A majority says the Trump administration is doing too much on deportations For Latino voters, the economy is the top issue on their minds when it comes to the upcoming congressional elections, much like other registered voters. More than eight-in-ten Latino registered voters (86%) say the economy is very important to their vote for Congress […]

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Pew Research Center· Oct 16, 7:37 PMThe Economy Is the Top Issue for Latino Voters in the 2026 Midterms

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