Trump Wins Catholic Vote by Wide Margin

In the recent 2024 election, President-elect Donald Trump achieved a historic 46% of the Hispanic and Latino vote, outperforming any Republican nominee in history, particularly winning Latino Catholics by a seven-point margin against Kamala Harris. Exit polls indicate Trump secured the Catholic vote overall by margins ranging from 15 points to 20 points, marking his strongest performance since Ronald Reagan. Trump's support was particularly strong among white Catholics, while Harris maintained a lead among Latino Catholics, particularly Latina women. The AP VoteCast survey showed a division in the Catholic electorate, with a notable shift in support for Trump compared to the previous election. Trump's success with Latino non-Catholic Christians and married Latinos further contributed to his electoral strength, although he faced challenges among younger Latino voters. The election results highlight the evolving dynamics of religious voter blocs in the U.S. electorate.