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Why the Latino vote is in play for the first time since 2004 - Washington Examiner

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Democrats have won the lion’s share of Latino votes in every presidential election going back to Jimmy Carter , who won 82% of the vote in 1976 .

With more than 36 million Latino voters eligible to vote in 2024 , an increase from 32.3 million in 2020 .

Trump has consistently built upon his support with the base since his first presidential campaign in 2016 , when he won 28% support.

A recent survey by UnidosUS found 85% of Latino voters said the economy was very important to their November vote.

Harris has made moves to stem the bleeding in recent weeks , with her campaign launching the “ Hombres con Harris ” initiative to persuade Latino men to vote for the vice president.

Trump ’s rhetoric surrounding illegal immigration and migrants has made headlines since he launched his 2016 campaign launch.

“How Latinos can support an anti-immigrant agenda that is, you know, that, to me, is a mystery,” Estrada said.

Trump is scheduled to participate in a town hall hosted by Univision next week .