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The Young Latino Voter

Young Latino Conservative Issues

While conservative beliefs and
values are less salient among “CONSERVATIVE VALUES” ISSUES AMONG
young Latinos when compared to YOUNG HISPANIC VOTERS
non-Hispanics, there has been a HISPANIC
consistent one-third of the Latino HISPANIC INDEX
TO NH
electorate that has voted for
Republican candidates over the last CONSERVATIVE ISSUES 29% 80*
fifty years. Even though they are a
minority, this segment of Hispanics
has been important for Republicans Religious Rights for All 27% 88
in swing states like Arizona and
Florida. Consistent with these long- Right to Gun Ownership, 23% 76*
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term trends, we found that close to 2 Amendment
nd
a third (29%) of young Latino voters
say several conservative issues
motivate them to vote. Respect for Law Enforcement 22% 75*

Young Latinos come from a Pro Life / Oppose Abortion 20% 90
traditional culture that values
family, work ethic, spirituality, and Respect American and its Flag 17% 66*
loyalty to community and country.
These prevalent cultural traits
are in line with flagship issues on Follow Christian Values 13% 67*
conservative platforms like religious
rights and following Christian Stricter Immigration Policy 12% 66*
values, gun ownership, respect for
law enforcement and America, and Read as: Hispanics are 20% less likely than non-Hispanics to rate issues related
to Conservative Values as important.
opposing abortion. Source: Telemundo. Young Latino Voter Survey, June 2020.
*Significantly different at the 95% confidence level, Hispanics vs. non-Hispanics.

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