Trump, Harris head west in election race for Latino votes in swing states
Al Jazeera
Both candidates hold events in the swing states of Arizona and Nevada, where Latino turnout could be key.
The Democratic and Republican candidates in the November 5 battle for the White House have turned their attention to two key swing states in the southwest of the United States, as the gruelling campaign race goes into the final days locked in a dead heat.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump both held events on Thursday in Arizona and Nevada, whose high Latino populations could shape the election outcome.
But first, Trump made a detour to Albuquerque, the largest city in New Mexico, a state he lost by 11 points in 2020 and is not expected to be competitive this year.
“I’m here for one simple reason: I like you very much, and it’s good for my credentials with the Hispanic or Latino community,” Trump told rallygoers.
Latinos, estimated to comprise a record-high 14.7 percent of all eligible US voters this year, have traditionally favoured Democrats but recently swayed more towards Republicans.
