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New Poll: Latino Voters in Key States Turn Against Republicans Ahead of Election as Iran War and Tariff Costs Deepen Economic Anxiety

Somos’ first Latino poll of 2026 finds Trump deeply underwater with Latino voters, Democrats holding a clear advantage but vulnerabilities on both sides remain as voters look for solutions on the economy

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Latinos sour on Trump over tariffs, the economy, immigration raids

Trump's support is falling among Latinos across gender and age categories, with his favorability 20 points underwater

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April 4, 2025

Somos’ Melissa Morales on rising recession odds: “Trump has been sabotaging our economy and raising prices on working families since day one”

Last night, J.P. Morgan raised the odds of a recession to 60%. This news follows Trump’s new cost-raising tariffs that have stocks plummeting amid cratering consumer sentiment and declining small business confidence. Melissa Morales, Founder and President of Somos Votantes, reacted with the following statement: ‍

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April 2, 2025

Somos Votantes President Melissa Morales Responds to Trump’s Massive Tariff Announcement

After economic indicators showed cratering consumer sentiment, declining small business confidence, and the potential for an economic recession, President Trump announced broad tariffs that will raise the cost of groceries, cars and trucks, and more for working people.

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March 26, 2025

Somos’ Melissa Morales on Latest Trump Tariffs: “This is the latest example of the President ignoring the needs of Latino working families”

Following news that President Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on all foreign-made cars, light trucks and some auto parts including some engines and transmissions shipped into the United States, measures that “will disrupt supply chains and most likely increase prices for American consumers significantly” according to The New York Times, Melissa Morales, Founder and President of Somos Votantes, reacted with the following statement:

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March 24, 2025

ICYMI: Growing Dissatisfaction with Trump Tariffs Highlights Hardworking Latinos Voters’ Concerns

Rising frustration over the Trump administration’s tariffs—including the negative impact on working families, rural communities, and small business owners—is making headlines across the country.

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