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Trump’s Latino Support Slides, Threatening GOP Maricopa Edge

5/22/2026

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Latino backing for President Donald Trump has eroded, threatening GOP prospects in Maricopa County for the 2026 midterms.
A Pew poll in 2026 showed Latino approval of Trump fell to 66% from 93% and that 43% voted for him in 2024, up from 35% in 2020.
Arizona Democrats, led by Governor Katie Hobbs, say recapturing Latino voters is vital for 2026 re-election, as activists link immigration sweeps to earlier state policies.

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Latino backing for President Donald Trump has eroded, threatening GOP prospects in Maricopa County for the 2026 midterms.
A Pew poll in 2026 showed Latino approval of Trump fell to 66% from 93% and that 43% voted for him in 2024, up from 35% in 2020.
Arizona Democrats, led by Governor Katie Hobbs, say recapturing Latino voters is vital for 2026 re-election, as activists link immigration sweeps to earlier state policies.