Poll: Latino Voters Want Leaders Who Act on Climate Change

A new poll from Latino Decisions and EDF Action released today finds Latino voters in Florida and Arizona care deeply about climate change and want their elected leaders to take bold action, with over 7 in 10 Latino voters saying it’s very or extremely important that that the next President and new Congress take steps to pass legislation to aggressively combat climate change.

EDF Action and Latino Decisions also released a national poll which found, among other findings, an 11% increase in Latino voters saying it’s extremely important that leaders take steps to aggressively combat the climate crisis, since 2016. 

“This year, voters in Florida and Arizona may play a decisive role in the presidential election. This polling shows, once again, that climate change remains a top priority for Latinx voters in these critical swing states,” said Joe Bonfiglio, President of EDF Action.
 
“These polls are an important snapshot– and show high and consistent support for climate action from this growing segment of the electorate,” said Edward D. Vargas, Senior Analyst, Latino Decisions.

Key poll findings in AZ:

• In Arizona, 73% of respondents said it was very or extremely important that the next President and new Congress take steps to pass legislation to aggressively combat the climate crisis, with 54% of likely voters saying this is extremely important.
• 61% of Latino voters in Arizona said they have experienced the impacts of climate change in the past 5 years. 
• 81% of respondents said they are more likely to support a candidate who wants to invest in clean energy compared to a candidate who wants to expand drilling.

Key poll findings in FL:

• In Florida, 73% of respondents said it was very or extremely important that the next President and new Congress take steps to pass legislation to aggressively combat global warming or climate change.
• 63% of Latino voters in Florida said they have experienced the impacts of climate change in the past 5 years. 
• 81% of respondents said they are much more or somewhat more likely to support a candidate who wants to invest in clean energy compared to a candidate who wants to expand drilling.

Key poll findings in National survey:

• 76% of Latino voters said it was very or extremely important that the next President and new Congress take steps to pass legislation to aggressively combat global warming or climate change. 
• 68% of Latino voters said they have experienced the impacts of climate change in the past 5 years. 
• 86% of respondents said they are much more or somewhat more likely to support a candidate who wants to invest in clean energy compared to a candidate who wants to expand drilling.

This is the third round of polling that Latino Decision and EDF Action have released in key states, including in Nevada prior to the caucus as well as California and Texas prior to Super Tuesday.