Hispanic voters in Florida show shifting support ahead of midterms

Polling indicates a significant shift in political support among Hispanic likely voters in Florida ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. While many Latinos voted in record numbers for President Trump in 2024, recent data suggests this voting bloc is becoming more competitive.

In Miami-Dade County, a region with a high concentration of Latino and Hispanic residents, a CBS News Battleground Tracker poll shows that 60% of Hispanic likely voters are leaning toward congressional Democrats, compared to 39% backing Republicans. This represents a notable change from 2024 exit polls, which showed a narrower margin.

In Doral, a city with the largest Venezuelan population in the United States, some voters who previously supported the administration due to the capture of former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro expressed growing disappointment. Factors contributing to this shift include dissatisfaction with the economy and concerns regarding the administration's immigration crackdown and deportation policies.