Two-Thirds of Hispanic Voters Back Path to Citizenship

66% of Hispanic voters in the United States support immigration policies that include a path to citizenship, according to data released by My Code. This figure combines respondents who prioritize citizenship pathways exclusively and those who want equal focus on border security and legal reform.

The findings come from the Culture 360 Political Tracker, Wave 15. My Code conducted the survey between May 27 and July 8. The sample included 3,219 U.S. citizens aged 18 to 64, with 651 identifying as Hispanic. The results are part of the organization's September 2026 report.

Personal connections to immigration enforcement appear widespread among Latino voters. 30% of Hispanic respondents reported knowing a close family member, friend, or coworker affected by Donald Trump’s immigration policies. An additional 19% identified someone in their broader community or social circle as affected. 45% said they did not know anyone personally impacted.

Hispanic voters reported higher rates of personal connection than other groups in the study. 19% of Black voters and 17% of Asian American and non-multicultural voters reported knowing a close contact affected by the policies. The survey measures personal familiarity but does not link that familiarity directly to policy preferences.

Enforcement numbers from the same period reflect the scale of operations. Immigration and Customs Enforcement recorded 49,571 arrests in July 2026, according to data analyzed by the Deportation Data Project and reported by NPR. These arrests do not equal deportations, as many individuals remain in custody or face pending legal proceedings.

Opinion polls show how these policies affect the upcoming election cycle. A Reuters/Ipsos poll published on October 5 found that 52% of registered Latino voters intend to support Democratic candidates, compared with 26% who would support Republicans. Approval of Trump’s handling of immigration stands at 24% among Hispanic voters. In contrast, a Marquette Law School survey found that 49% of all U.S. adults approve of Trump’s border security management.

The November 3 legislative elections will test the durability of these views. Republicans currently seek to maintain their control of Congress. While My Code does not claim a causal link between personal experience and voting intent, the data suggests immigration remains a central issue for the Latino electorate.