Sun Sep 15 15:42:47 UTC 2024: ## Inflation Tops Latino Voters’ Concerns in Both Pennsylvania and California: Study

**Los Angeles, CA** – A new study has revealed a consistent theme amongst Latino voters across the US, with inflation emerging as the top concern in both Pennsylvania and California.

**Pennsylvania:** UnidosUS found that inflation, jobs and wages, crime and gun violence, healthcare, and affordable housing were the top five issues for Latino voters in the swing state of Pennsylvania.

**California:** A survey conducted by the Latino Community Foundation in California echoed these sentiments, with inflation topping the list of concerns for the state’s 9 million registered Latino voters. A staggering 57% of respondents cited inflation as their primary concern, highlighting its significant impact on this demographic.

**Blaming Corporate Greed:** Notably, California’s Latino voters placed the blame for inflation squarely on corporate greed. 32% of respondents accused companies of exploiting the situation by raising prices to maximize profits, while 30% blamed current administration policies and 20% pointed fingers at former president Trump’s pandemic-era actions.

**Other Concerns:** The California study also revealed that:

* **Immigration and Border Security:** Ranked as a top priority for only 15% of respondents.
* **Abortion Rights:** Overwhelmingly supported pro-choice candidates, with a 3:1 margin in favor of nationwide abortion access.
* **AI Regulation:** 80% of voters favored candidates advocating for AI regulation to ensure safety and trustworthiness.
* **Candidate Preferences:** Vice President Kamala Harris garnered 62% support from California Latino voters, with Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz receiving 45% support.

**Ballot Propositions:** The study also explored support for various ballot propositions, finding strong backing for Proposition 13, which seeks to repeal the 1995 rental housing act and allow local governments to limit rent prices, and Proposition 3, which aligns the state constitution with federal rulings on legal same-sex marriage.

These findings underline the deep economic concerns faced by Latino voters across the country, highlighting the need for policymakers to address inflation and its impact on this critical demographic.

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