The 2024 election confirmed that demographics don't automatically decide outcomes. Political policies and messages must reflect the priorities of the communities they aim to serve. Latino voters, responsible for nearly half the growth of the U.S. electorate since 2020, played a key role in Republican Donald Trump's victory and down-ballot races. Economic concerns like rising costs, inflation, job opportunities, and affordable housing were central to their decisions. Fifty-nine percent of Latinas voted for Kamala Harris, while 39% chose Trump. Although Harris won majorities among Black and...
