GEORGIA POLL: 86% of Latino Voters Want Stronger Checks on the Presidency; Over Half Fear Political Violence

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Pocketbook issues continue to dominate Hispanic voter priorities; majority Georgia Latino voters disapprove of the job performance of Republic led Congress and President Trump 

ATLANTA, GA — UnidosUS, the nation’s largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, released a new bipartisan poll today showing that 86% of Georgia Latino voters are concerned about Congress not fulfilling its checks-and-balances role and ceding too much of its constitutional authority to President Donald Trump and the executive branch. More than half (53%) fear political violence could affect them or someone close, with 59% saying their rights and freedoms feel less secure today, a warning sign that Latinos feel their personal safety is under threat. 

Latinos are the nation’s second-largest voting-age population and a critical voting bloc whose priorities should carry significant weight, particularly in an environment of razor-thin margins. If the 2026 midterm elections were held today, 76% of respondents say they are certain or likely to vote, and Georgia Latino voters would lean Democratic in U.S. House races (53% to 26%). However, both parties underperform when compared to voter support levels in 2024, likely a sign of voter discontent. 

The findings come from the Bipartisan Poll of Hispanic Voters: The Road to 2026, a large-scale survey of 3,000 Latino voters across the U.S., including an oversample of 400 Latino voters in Georgia.  

The poll also found that 63% of Georgia Latino voters disapprove of how the Republican Party is leading Congress, and 62% hold Republicans responsible for the federal government shutdown, compared to 23% who blame Democrats. Moreover, 66% disapprove of President Trump’s performance. Among those who voted for him in 2024, 21% would not vote for him in a do-over, compared to 1% of Harris voters who would not vote for her.  

Additionally, in Georgia and across the country, Latino voters are prioritizing economic stability — with top concerns including cost of living and inflation, affordable housing, health care and jobs. Gun violence is the fifth most important issue followed by immigration. 

“The message is clear: Voters want leaders who will strengthen their livelihoods and protect their freedoms. Like most Americans, Latino voters are frustrated that government isn’t focused on the economy and inflation and that the current federal shutdown is disrupting critical services families depend on,” said Rafael Collazo, Senior Director of Political Campaigns at UnidosUS. “Alarmingly, nearly 9 in 10 Georgia Latino voters are concerned that Congress is ceding too much power to President Trump, reflecting deep frustration with leadership and governance. Georgia’s leaders must take this as a call to restore trust, stability and accountability in government.” 

  • Click HERE to watch a replay of today’s webinar. 
  • Click HERE to see a slide presentation of the poll’s Georgia toplines. 
  • Click HERE to view demographic crosstabs. 

“These poll results do not come as a surprise and echo what we have heard from the Latino community here in Georgia. It is clear that Congress must work urgently to put policies in place that support the economic well-being of families as well as ensure that our government’s checks and balances are upheld and civil rights defended,” said GALEO Latino Community Fund’s Deputy Director Elisa Covarrubias. 

Key findings on Georgia Latino voters include:    

On Issues and Economic Landscape 

  • Four of the top five priorities for Hispanic voters in Georgia continue to be driven by pocketbook issues: 
    • #1 Cost of living/inflation (47%) — Cost of food and basic living expenses, housing affordability, gas prices and electricity bills. 
    • #2 Jobs and economy (35%) — Wages, job security, prices and job creation. 
    • #3 Housing (33%) — Rising cost of rent and cost of electricity, utilities, taxes, home insurance, home maintenance/repairs and lack of affordable housing. 
    • #4 Health care (31%) — Rising health care costs, monthly premiums, co-pays and deductibles. 
    • #5 Gun violence (24%)  
  • Issue of immigration closely follows gun violence at 22%.  
  • 66% believe President Trump and congressional Republicans are not focusing enough on improving the economy.  
  • Compared to last year, 40% feel the economy is worse now; only 14% think it’s better. 
  • Looking ahead to next year, 50% believe the Trump administration’s economic policies will make them worse off. 

On the Political Landscape and Environment 

  • Checks-and-balances: 86% say Congress should exercise its constitutional oversight and rein in the president’s actions. 
  • Military deployments: The majority of Latino voters (60%) oppose sending the National Guard to U.S. cities for immigration and law enforcement purposes. 32% say these deployments should not happen at all and another 32% believe federal military deployments should only happen if state or local leaders request them. 
  • Views of the parties: 54% say the Democratic Party cares a great deal about the Latino community, while 27% say the same of the Republican Party. 
    • In contrast, 36% say the Republican Party is hostile towards the Latino community, compared with 6% who say that of the Democratic Party. 
  • Which party is better on specific issues: Hispanic voters say they trust Democrats more to handle health care (59%), followed by voting rights and immigration reform (55%) and jobs (53%). Contrary to Latino voters’ views nationally, Georgian Hispanic voters believe Democrats would do a better job managing border security (41%). 

 On Immigration 

  • In Georgia, concern about immigration enforcement is high; 72% oppose allowing ICE to use appearance, languages or work such as manual labor as grounds for arrest — aligned with Latino voters nationwide. 
  • On recent immigration policies and actions, 39% fear immigration authorities will arrest them even if they’re U.S. citizens or have legal status; 36% believe employers have lost workers because people fear they’ll be arrested if they go to work; and 33% think people aren’t going out to eat or shop due to immigration enforcement. 
  • Top immigration policy priorities include a path to citizenship for law-abiding and long-residing undocumented individuals, including those brought to the country as children (46%); ensuring certain places are safe from immigration enforcement (33%) and that when immigrants are detained, facilities are safe, sanitary and humane (32%). 

Earlier this week, UnidosUS held a virtual press briefing highlighting the national poll results. The organization will continue to host a series of virtual press briefings to share findings at the state level, including:  

  • Arizona: Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2 p.m. MT / 1 p.m. ET 
  • Florida: Thursday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m. ET 
  • Colorado: Thursday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m. MT/12 p.m. ET   
  • Texas: Thursday, Nov. 6, 1 p.m. CT / 2 p.m. ET  

About the Bipartisan Poll of Hispanic Voters: The Road to 2026 

Bipartisan pollster team, BSP Research and Shaw & Co.  

  • Total N=3,000 voters Latino registered voters (+/- 1.8%)  
    • Battleground Congressional Districts N=85 (+/- 3.4%)
    • Respondents residing in competitive districts as defined in Cook Political Report as of 10/8/25
    • Oversamples N= 400 (+/- 4.9%) per: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Texas  
  • Field Dates: October 8–22, 2025 
  • Survey available in English and Spanish, according to respondent preference  
  • Mixed mode: live phones, text invites, online panels  

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About BSP Research 

BSP Research is a Latino-owned polling, research, and analytics firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2021 by Matt Barreto and Gary Segura, who have more than two decades of experience in national polling and research, BSP Research is a leading research and analytic firm with expertise on the political and social views of the American population and beyond. BSP has industry-leading expertise in culturally competent research on communities of color and other forms of disadvantage, and extensive experience in bilingual polling and data gathering from all varieties of communities.  

 

About Dr. Daron R. Shaw 

Dr. Shaw is president of Shaw & Company Research and is a professor in the Government Department at the University of Texas at Austin. He teaches American Government, Campaigns & Elections, Public Opinion & Voting Behavior, and Political Parties. Professor Shaw currently serves as one half of the bipartisan polling team for Fox News and is a member of the Fox News Decision Team. He is also associate PI for the 2020 and 2024 American National Election Studies and is co-director of the University of Texas Poll.