Latinos did not abandon Democrats on election day, but the results show Republicans might enjoy a new, higher level of support among the fast-growing voting bloc.
Polls also reveal abortion and inflation took precedence in the minds of Hispanics when filling out their ballots. And while nothing is certain yet, there’s agreement that it’s time to retire the use of the “sleeping giant” cliche when describing Latino voters.
Here are some still early takeaways from Latino voting experts, polls and advocacy organizations about this year’s election.