Latino voters helped put Trump back in the White House. What's their next move?

Latino voters who helped return Donald Trump to the White House two years ago are showing growing frustration with the president and the Republican Party, a shift that could decide control of Congress in the Nov. 3 elections. Democrats see heavily Latino House districts in Arizona, Colorado and Texas as their route to a majority, though it remains uncertain whether they can win over voters with little loyalty to either party, according to PBS NewsHour · MS NOW.

Chris Martinez, a 28-year-old maintenance technician in Casa Grande, Arizona, voted for Trump hoping for a strong economy and peace. Instead, fuel costs led Martinez to give a vehicle back to the lender, and months of conflict with Iran have dragged on. In Arizona's 6th District, Republican Juan Ciscomani, seeking a third term, is stressing independence and an immigrant background, while Democrat JoAnna Mendoza highlights being the daughter of immigrant farmworkers.

An October Associated Press-NORC poll found 55% of Hispanics view the Republican Party unfavorably, and more than 7 in 10 disapprove of Trump's economic performance. Consultant Mike Madrid argues Latinos are drifting away from both parties toward class-based, pocketbook voting.

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