Latinos believe that the country is moving in the wrong direction but lean towards Democratic candidates to correct the course

60% of Latinos with the right to vote in the November legislative elections believe that the United States is moving in the wrong direction, according to a survey released this Wednesday by the civil organization UnidosUS.

Most respondents listed inflation as the top concern they expect candidates to face.

In addition to the increase in prices (which stopped in July after months with the highest records in four decades), the issues that matter most to Latinos, in order of priority, are crime and gun violence;

the job;

access to health;

and the right to abortion (an issue that stood out in this poll more than in previous years, after the Supreme Court annulled the constitutional protection of this reproductive health right in June).

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A possible immigration reform and border security, as well as the coronavirus pandemic, were the issues that were given the least importance among the 14 who were consulted in the survey (including the environment, housing, corruption, social security, education and discrimination).

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When asked which party they think can best address these priorities, responses varied depending on the issue.

In fighting inflation, 37% of those surveyed thought the Republican Party would do a better job, while 25% favored the Democrats and 17% said neither.

To curb gun violence, 49% said Democrats are better, 12% preferred Republicans and 20% neither.

On job creation, 37% preferred Republicans, 29% Democrats, and 19% neither.

In health, 55% opted for the Democrats, 14% for the Republicans and 15% for neither.

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On abortion, 59% trusted Democrats and 11% trusted Republicans.

When asked why they were concerned about abortion, 69% responded that banning it would put women's lives at risk;

58% said they feared reproductive rights, such as access to contraceptives, would be further restricted;

43% feared it would be banned in their state.

Only 16% said abortion should be illegal and 11% wanted a ban to be implemented in their state.

In addition,

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When asked about inflation, their main concerns were the prices of food (85%) and gasoline (81%).

On gun control,

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And regarding social security, 91% agreed that the Government should ensure that everyone can afford access to health.

In politics, 52% of Latinos approved the management of the president, Joe Biden, while 42% disapproved.

An important contrast with Biden's popularity among the general population, which according to recent polls hovers around 40%.

When asked which party they would vote for to elect representatives to Congress in November of this year, 51% said they would choose a Democratic candidate, 22% a Republican, and 21% had not decided.

But there were variations by state.

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In California, for example, 59% said they would choose a Democratic candidate, 14% a Republican, and 22% were undecided.

In Florida, 43% favored a Democrat, 36% a Republican, and 18% didn't know.

To prepare the survey, UnidosUS contacted 2,750 citizens eligible to vote between July 20 and August 1, 2022, 75% of them through an online form and 25% by telephone.

The questions were asked in Spanish or English, depending on the preference of the respondent.

And it returned a margin of error of +/- 1.9%.