As both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris battle to become the 47th President of the United States, both parties argue that a tight election could be swayed by the Latino vote, writes Catherine Lucey for The Wall Street Journal.
That is especially true in Philadelphia, which just hosted the first presidential debate between these two candidates.
Latinos can have an impact on the election, despite making up only about 16 percent of Philly’s population and having relatively low voter turnout.
In 2020, Trump dramatically boosted his support in several heavily Latino sections in Philadelphia.
Republicans argue they have an opportunity to improve on Trump’s 2020 performance because Latino voters prefer him over Harris on top issues like the economy and public safety.
“If this is an election about the issues, we win,” Trump senior adviser Danielle Alvarez said.
A recent Wall Street Journal national poll found that Harris leads 59 percent to 37 percent among Latino support.
Both parties are seeking to win over Latino voters.
Harris campaign manager Julie Chávez Rodríguez recently traveled to North Philadelphia to meet with a small group of Hispanic clergy members and a larger group of advocates.
Meanwhile, Republicans are investing in door-knocking and organizing, as well as outreach and voter events.
Read more each party’s efforts to win over the Latino voter in The Wall Street Journal.
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