Latino Community Foundation Poll Finds Latino Voters Concerned About Immigration Enforcement, Cost of Living, and Fair Representation in Redistricting

Key insights on turnout, top issues, and expectations for fair elections and government accountability

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Latino Community Foundation (LCF) today released new polling results that underscore the priorities and concerns of California’s Latino electorate as voters prepare for the November 2025 special election. This new poll shows strong engagement and clarity on the issues Latino voters expect their leaders to address.

Among the most notable findings:

• High Voter Engagement: 62% of Latino registered voters in California say they are certain to vote in the November special election.
• Top Concerns: Cost of living and inflation, housing costs and affordability, and jobs remain the top issues.
• Election Integrity: 66% of Latino registered voters are worried about the possibility of President Trump sending federal officials to monitor voting centers and polling places in California during the November election.
• Redistricting and Representation: 85% believe the new temporary Congressional maps should create districts in which Latino candidates have a fair opportunity to win a Congressional seat.
• Economic Justice: 84% say the wealthiest corporations should pay their fair share of taxes to fund programs such as healthcare, child tax credits, and food assistance.
• Immigration Oversight: 75% support recently passed legislation that will require immigration officials to display official identification and would block ICE agents from wearing masks.

“From the rising cost of living to the need for accountability in government, Latino voters are sounding the alarm and demanding solutions,” said Julián Castro, CEO of the Latino Community Foundation. “LCF’s latest poll shows that our community is deeply committed to voting, clear about the issues that matter most, and united in the belief that democracy must be fair and accessible to all. We are proud to stand with them to ensure their voices are heard and their priorities are reflected in policies that impact their daily lives,” Castro said.

The findings reflect the growing influence of Latino voters in California, affirming their role as a decisive force in elections and as leaders in advancing policies that create more equitable communities.

“Latinos in California see multiple aspects of the Trump administration as threatening and bad for their interests,” said Gary Segura, Principal and Co-owner of BSP. “Poor economic outcomes are made worse by immigration enforcement overreach and threats to democratic institutions. This will likely have consequences in 2026.”

Methodology

A total of 1,200 California voters were interviewed through a combination of online and telephone interviewing in English or Spanish at their discretion. The resulting data was weighted using known population characteristics from the American Community Survey and Current Population Survey. The overall margin of error was ±2.83%.

Click to download results by region and by demographics.

About the Latino Community Foundation

The Latino Community Foundation (LCF) is the only statewide foundation solely focused on unleashing the power of Latinos in California. Through civic engagement, leadership development, and philanthropy, LCF invests in building a future where Latino families thrive and communities flourish. Visit latinocf.org to learn more.

About BSP Research

BSP Research is a Latino-owned polling, research and analytics firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and directed by four PhD-holding political scientists. For more info, please visit: bspresearch.com.