South Florida voters back GOP despite anger over deportations
A new survey reveals high party loyalty among Cuban Americans even as support for specific immigration actions drops.
By Zoe Ruiz ·
Voters in Miami-Dade and Broward counties can cast their ballots in person until 7 p.m. on Nov. 1. Election Day is set for Nov. 3. The upcoming vote will test a sharp divide in local political sentiment. Many residents dislike current executive actions on immigration but still plan to vote for the Republican Party.
A new poll by Florida International University surveyed Cuban Americans in South Florida. It found that 76% disapprove of the Trump administration's increased deportations of Cubans with no criminal record. This measure covers the first two years of the president's second term. The disapproval is widespread among the community.
Despite that disapproval, 68% of respondents said they intend to support the Republican Party in the midterms. This figure matches the all-time high recorded in a 2024 poll. The data suggests that party alignment remains stronger than policy preference for this group.
The survey also tracked preferences in two key Florida races. In the Senate race, 51% of Cuban Americans supported Republican Sen. Ashley Moody. Only 26% supported Democrat Angie Nixon. FIU noted that 44% of the full sample remained undecided in that specific contest.
A similar gap appeared in the gubernatorial race. Sixty percent of respondents sided with Republican Rep. Byron Donalds. Just 24% supported Democrat David Jolly. The numbers show a consistent preference for Republican candidates across different offices. Early voting continues in the two counties ahead of the general election.
Source: WSVN
