Two-Thirds of Hispanic Voters Back Citizenship Path in New Poll

Immigration policy continues to influence voter sentiment as midterm elections approach. New data released by the Intelligence Center of My Code indicates that a majority of Hispanic voters favor legislation that provides a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.

The Culture 360 Political Tracker, Wave 15, surveyed 3,219 U.S. citizens aged 18 to 64 between May 27 and July 8. Of that total, 651 respondents were Hispanic. The results were included in the organization's September 2026 report.

Thirty percent of Hispanic voters stated they know a close family member, friend, or coworker affected by Donald Trump's immigration policies. An additional 19 percent identified someone in their community or social circle impacted by these measures. The remaining 45 percent said they did not personally know anyone affected.

When asked whether the government should prioritize border security or reform laws to create a citizenship path, 39 percent of Hispanic voters chose the latter. Another 27 percent selected an option that gave equal weight to both border enforcement and legal reform. A combined 66 percent favored a policy that included the possibility of accessing citizenship, either as the primary goal or alongside increased border controls.

This preference for legal pathways was not unique to the Hispanic community. My Code found that between 63 percent and 72 percent of voters in other studied demographic groups also selected an alternative that included a route to citizenship. The proximity to the effects of immigration policy was higher among Hispanic voters than among other groups. Nineteen percent of Black voters, 17 percent of Asian American voters, and 17 percent of voters classified as non-multicultural reported knowing someone directly affected.

The survey coincides with recent operational data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. According to records analyzed by the Deportation Data Project and published by NPR, the agency recorded 49,571 immigration arrests in July 2026. These figures represent arrests rather than final deportations, as detained individuals may remain in custody or face pending legal proceedings.

Voter approval ratings for President Trump show a split view on immigration enforcement. A Reuters/Ipsos survey published on October 5 found that 24 percent of Hispanic voters approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-two percent of registered Hispanic voters indicated they would support Democratic candidates, compared to 26 percent who would back Republicans. Conversely, a Marquette Law School poll found that 49 percent of all U.S. adults approved of Trump's handling of border security and 43 percent approved of his immigration management, figures that exceed his overall presidential approval rating of 37 percent.