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Latino Voter Shift: Cuban, Venezuelan Support for GOP Declines

4/6/2026

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Support among Cuban and Venezuelan voters in South Florida is weakening ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Democrats are engaging Latino voters through outreach to capitalize on this shift.
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has strict immigration policies raising concerns, with many feeling affected by deportations.
Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) acknowledged the electoral risks of these policies.
Many voters regret their previous support for Republicans.

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Support among Cuban and Venezuelan voters in South Florida is weakening ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Democrats are engaging Latino voters through outreach to capitalize on this shift.
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has strict immigration policies raising concerns, with many feeling affected by deportations.
Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) acknowledged the electoral risks of these policies.
Many voters regret their previous support for Republicans.