U.S. Hispanic Business Council Poll
Spotlights Key Issues
WASHINGTON,
May 22,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Hispanic
Business Council (USHBC) releases a survey of its membership,
providing a crucial insight into where small business owners in the
Hispanic community stand ahead of November's election.
Among USHBC members, the poll shows a nearly even
split among self-identified political affiliations: (32%)
Republicans, (34%) Democrats, and (35%)
Independent.
Among USHBC business owners, 14% who
previously supported Biden are undecided. Among USHBC business
owners, 9% who previously supported Trump are undecided.
Overall, 1 in 5 (20%) Hispanic USHBC members
remain undecided.
USHBC Business owners favor Trump (51%)
over Biden (27%), and 22% prefer neither when it
comes to their business' bottom line.
When given a choice for their number one issue
this election cycle, USHBC Hispanic members said; #1 economy
(31%), #2 preserving democracy (30%), #3 national
security (14%), and #4 immigration (13%). When given
a choice for their number one issue this election cycle, USHBC
non-Hispanic members said; #1 preserving democracy (32%), #2
economy (28%), #3 immigration (21%), and #4 national
security (10%).
When USHBC members were asked about which
financial concern is having the biggest impact on their finances,
it ranked; inflation (33%), gas/electricity prices
(27%), and interest rates (20%).
A notable 67% of USHBC members are open to
voting for an independent candidate. Among USHBC business owners,
this openness rises to 74%. When USHBC business owners were
asked which candidate best understands their community,
(51%) Trump, (38%) Biden, and (11%)
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Additional Key Takeaways:
- 51% of USHBC business owners said Trump has been
better for their business' bottom line
- 27% of USHBC business owners said Biden has been
better for their business' bottom line
- 67% of USHBC business owners said Trump's trade
policy has had the most positive impact on their business, vs
33% for Biden
- 65% of USHBC business owners believe Biden's
policies have negatively impacted their business
- 53% of USHBC business owners have a negative
economic outlook
- 66% of USHBC business owners believe the current
immigration policy has implications for their business.
The poll surveyed more than 2,300 USHBC members
nationwide. For more detailed insights and to access the full poll
results, please visit https://www.ushbc.com/membership-surveys. To
become a USHBC member, visit: https://www.ushbc.com/join.
About the U.S. Hispanic Business
Council:
The United States Hispanic Business Council
(USHBC), the leading advocate for America's Hispanic business
community, founded by Javier
Palomarez. As a 501(c)6 non-profit and bipartisan
organization, the USHBC focuses on improving access to
contracting in both the public and private sectors, ensuring fair
representation of Hispanics in business, media, and politics, and
giving Hispanics a voice in the national dialogue. Dedicated to
promoting the growth and success of Hispanic businesses across the
nation, the USHBC empowers Hispanic entrepreneurs through advocacy,
research, and community engagement.
Media Contact:
Jen Seelig
973-768-7910
378110@email4pr.com
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