How Religious Groups Have Changed their Political Allegiances Over the Past Election Cycle

According to a Pew Research Center survey, Republicans lead among White Catholic registered voters by 50% to 32%, while Hispanic Catholics favor Democrats by 59% to 19%. (Credit: Photo by ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images)

White Catholic voters continue to favor Republicans heading into the November midterm elections, but their support contrasts sharply with Hispanic Catholics and several other religious groups backing Democratic House candidates.

According to a Pew Research Center survey, Republicans lead among White Catholic registered voters by 50% to 32%, while Hispanic Catholics favor Democrats by 59% to 19%. Across Catholics overall, Democrats hold a narrow numerical advantage, 42% to 39%, with another 19% unsure or supporting another candidate.