Midterms 2026: Can Democrats capitalise on Latino voter regret?

France 24 · 16/10/2026 06:22:18

In 2024, a 46 percent share of the Latino vote helped propel Donald Trump to the White House. But two years on, polls show that support has plummeted in spectacular fashion. Amid an immigration crackdown, violent ICE raids and the spiraling cost of living, some Latino voters say they regret having backed Trump at the ballot box. Now, as the midterms approach, can the Democrats capitalise on this sense of regret to win back what was once an essential part of their base? France 24 reporters Sam Ball and Barbara Gabel met with Latino voters and local Democrats in Phoenix, Arizona, to find out.