Trump Captures Record Support from Latino Voters in 2024 Election
- Trump expanded his coalition and won the 2024 election with notable demographic shifts.
- A larger share of white voters contributed to Trump's success, as he dominated among white men across all age groups.
- Kamala Harris faced difficulties in voter perception, particularly concerning economic issues, impacting her campaign.
In the 2024 election, Donald Trump significantly expanded his coalition, achieving victory in the Electoral College with historic support from various demographic groups. Notably, Trump garnered 46% of the Latino vote, which was instrumental in his success, considering the rising share of white voters in the electorate. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris struggled to connect with voters, particularly on economic issues, and could not mitigate Trump's advantages among white men, who overwhelmingly supported him. Despite winning 61% of women aged 18 to 29, Harris's overall support among women declined compared to previous elections. This was compounded by her association with the Biden administration, which affected public sentiments regarding the economy. The results reflected a general underestimation of Trump's support leading up to the election, with late deciders leaning towards him. The shift in voter demographics and preferences highlighted significant challenges for the Democratic party as they move forward.