In the Nov 2024 election Hispanic communities across multiple states showed unexpected shifts in their voting preferences. Donald Trump gained strong support in areas that traditionally leaned democratic while Kamala Harris didnt manage to keep these regions loyal to her party
The eastern part of Pennsylvania (where many Puerto-Rican families live) turned out to be a surprise win for republicans — even though Harris spent her last pre-election day campaigning there. The vice-presidents efforts to connect with local hispanic voters didnt bring expected results
Down in South Texas the Rio Grande Valley showed a big shift in political preferences. This area which has been democrat-friendly for many decades saw significant changes: both newly-arrived immigrants and long-time Tejano residents (whose family roots go back several generations) supported Trump. The valleyʼs mix of different hispanic groups: first-generation immigrants; multi-generational families; and border-town communities all showed similar voting patterns