Latino voters are talking about the November election

Las Vegas (KSNV) — Nevadans can start voting this Saturday, October 19. With early voting almost here, we’re checking the pulse of a critical voting bloc: Latinos. They make up 20% of the electorate in Nevada.

Whether it’s a panel discussion with Hispanic Trump supporters in North Las Vegas, or a town hall with undecided Latinos questioning Vice President Kamala Harris at UNLV’s Cox Pavilion, each presidential hopeful chooses an approach more enjoyable to reach this important demographic.

“The Latino community can make or break this election, so it’s critical that a lot of questions are answered,” said Richardo Fernandez, a Harris supporter.

Melanie Nunez, a first-time voter, had this to say: “Some people may not want to be involved in politics, but politics wants to be involved in your life, so I think it’s important that you at least dictate and understand who’s in charge.” what. and have a voice,” he explained.

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The latest NBC News/Telemundo/CNBC poll, released Sept. 29, shows Harris leading with Latinos with 54 percent support nationwide. Trump had 40%.

While Harris has a 14-point lead, NBC News reports that it is smaller than previous leads held by Democratic presidential candidates in 2012, 2016 and 2020.

“I’ve had such great support from the Hispanic community,” boasted former President Donald Trump.

Here’s why some local Latinos say they’re voting for him. “We already had four years of Trump; we know what he did for the economy,” Maria Caminero told News 3’s Latoya Silmon.

“Because we are shepherds. You know, we would like to defend our families from abortion,” explained Wendy Florez as she stood next to her husband Carlos.

The reasons Trump supporters cite for supporting him are the same reasons others say they are backing Harris.

“Immigration is one of these. You know the other party, the Republicans, always blame the Democratic Party for the immigration crisis. It is the Congress that we must put pressure on”, said Richardo Mosquera.

“I am an immigrant. I’ve been in the country for 40 years, been legal since day one, that’s fine. We are sick and tired of being minimized and depressed by Mr. Donald Trump”, exclaimed Richardo Fernández.

Everyone will have their say, starting Saturday, Oct. 19, when early voting begins in Nevada.

It will last until November 1. Election day is November 5.