Global Strategy Group surveyed 700 Hispanic/Latino registered voters nationwide to gauge the community’s attitudes on political issues, social attitudes, and voting behavior. Here’s what we found out:
- On abortion
- A clear majority of Hispanic/Latino voters find the issue of abortion to be important to their 2024 vote – almost half say it’s very important.
- While most Hispanic voters identify as Catholic or Protestant, the Catholic Church’s opinions on abortion do not impact their political views (70% not important).
- 65% of Hispanic/Latino voters believe abortion should be legal in the U.S. Moreover, abortion bans are far more concerning to Hispanics than the prospects of “unlimited abortions.”
- On the economy
- Hispanic/Latino voters are uneasy with their current personal financial situation (61%).
- Latinas, who are often the households’ financial decision-makers, are very concerned about the economy; reporting higher levels of concern on all economic conditions tested – including grocery prices, rent and mortgage prices. Women are 5-10 points more concerned in all metrics.
- Hispanic/Latinos believe high rent costs, high interest rates, and low wages are big obstacles for them feeling financially stable. Unlike other demographics, supporting other family members financially ranks high, with a third of Hispanic/Latinos saying it is a very big obstacle toward being financially stable (34%).
- On the government
- Hispanic/Latinos’ ideal government is one that values personal freedoms, rights, and is transparent and free of corruption.
- The majority of Hispanic voters, and especially first-generation Americans, believe that the government has a duty to provide basic living standards, such as livable wages and affordable health care.
