Message from the President and CEO

On November 3, we released a bipartisan poll of 3,000 registered Latino voters nationwide — the largest and most comprehensive of its kind. It confirmed what we have been hearing for months in communities across the country: Latino families are feeling the strain of rising costs, decreasing opportunities and growing threats to their civil rights and safety. The data also reinforces the relevance and direction of our strategic focus for 2026, which includes mitigating the impact of mass deportations, protecting civil rights for Latinos, promoting solutions that advance economic prosperity, and building power and holding decision makers accountable.

Hispanic voters are increasingly frustrated with Washington’s leadership — and deeply concerned about Congress’s failure to exercise its constitutional authority. Poll results show that 61% of Latino voters blame Republicans for the government shutdown, 81% say Congress is not fulfilling its role of checks and balances and 64% disapprove of President Trump’s job performance.

According to the poll, Latinos feel that civil rights, freedoms and their personal safety — and that of their loved ones — are at risk.  And, like most American citizens, Hispanic voters blame the Trump administration and Congressional Republicans for not focusing enough on the economy — in particular, the rising costs of food, housing and health care.

We are the nation’s second-largest voting-age population. Data shows that Latino voters want leaders to focus on improving the economy and affordability, protect civil rights and restore checks and balances at the federal government level. With 75% of registered Hispanic voters likely to cast a ballot next year, Latinos could decide the outcome of the 2026 elections.

Thanks to your crucial support, we can conduct this type of valuable research and analysis. This powerful data serves as an important baseline as we approach midterms. You can access more polling data online here.

I hope you had a peaceful holiday season. Because of your unwavering support, we are heading into 2026 with the confidence and determination needed to continue moving adelante for our comunidad.

Janet Murguía
President and CEO