This article was originally written by Esteban Moncada on October 22, 2026 and translated to English by Suguey Carmona.
Registered Latino voters view the Democrats more favorably than the Republicans, according to Pew Research. As the midterm elections approach, about 70 percent of Latino voters view the Republican Party unfavorably.
According to the survey, 53% of registered Latino voters have a positive opinion of the Democratic Party, compared to the 29% of registered Latino voters who have a positive opinion of the Republican Party.
Grecko Rodarte, a student of public health and health and society, identified with the Democratic Party because of his views on democracy, equality, and immigrants’ rights.
“The political party I identify with the most is the Democratic Party because I am in favor of free and fair elections,” said Rodarte.
A Human Ecology student, who wishes to remain anonymous, comments that issues such as reproduction and immigration largely determine her political preferences.
“One of the issues that concerns me most is abortion, and obviously the abolition of ICE,” said the anonymous student.
For Rodarte, immigration is one of the factors that most distinguishes the political parties, given its impact on Hispanics and the U.S. economy.
“Immigration is not just good for the American economy; it is, in fact, necessary for the American economy, and people need to become aware of that,” added Rodarte.
Leonardo Moro-Ochoa, a physics and mathematics student, says that the repercussions of the 2024 presidential campaign and the treatment of immigrants transformed his political ideology.
“The situation of immigrants, I don’t think it was something at the forefront of my mind, but after the 2024 election, it became a situation that exploded,” said Moro-Ochoa.
Although he acknowledges various efforts by the Democrats to help immigrants, he asserts that the party also has its share of shortcomings.
According to findings from a Pew Research Center report, the economy and immigration are among the top concerns for registered Latino voters ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
Given how the poor are being treated and the state of peace, Moro-Ochoa says that “it is very important to vote” in these elections.
In addition to political concerns, students mention that they have observed a higher level of participation among young Latinos in politics.
The anonymous student noted that many young Latinos are politically active, especially through social media, which they use to post about elections and immigration laws.
“I feel that they are becoming more politically active because it is affecting us now,” said the anonymous student.
With the November elections drawing closer, it remains to be seen whether the opinions reflected in the survey and interviews will be demonstrated in the election results.
