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Latino voters reverse 2024 shift, threatening GOP House majority
politics2 hours ago

Latino voters reverse 2024 shift, threatening GOP House majority

Hispanic voters are rapidly abandoning the Republican Party ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections, reversing the significant gains Donald Trump secured in 2024. Multiple polls indicate a decisive swing back to the Democrats, driven by dissatisfaction with rising fuel costs, welfare cuts, and aggressive immigration enforcement. This shift threatens Republican control of the House, particularly in competitive districts in California, Texas, and New Jersey, where Latino populations are pivotal.

via Financial Times|
#congress#immigration#inflation
Texas Governor Race Tightens as Latino Leaders Press Democrats for More Funding
politics2 days ago

Texas Governor Race Tightens as Latino Leaders Press Democrats for More Funding

The Texas gubernatorial race between incumbent Greg Abbott and challenger Gina Hinojosa has become unexpectedly competitive in the final weeks of the 2026 midterms. While Republicans maintain confidence in Abbott’s chances, Democrats are facing internal friction over resource allocation. Hinojosa’s campaign has secured limited financial support from the Democratic Governors Association, prompting criticism from Latino congressional members who argue the national party is underestimating the potential impact of a Texas victory on the 2028 presidential cycle.

via NBC News|
#democratic-governors-association#gina-hinojosa#greg-abbott
Latino Voters Reverse 2024 Swing, Handing Democrats 24-Point Midterm Lead
politics9 days ago

Latino Voters Reverse 2024 Swing, Handing Democrats 24-Point Midterm Lead

Latino voters have sharply reversed their 2024 support for Donald Trump, giving Democrats a 24-point lead in congressional preference. A new NBC News poll shows 62% of Latino voters hold negative views of the Republican Party, driven by frustration over high costs of living and aggressive immigration enforcement. This shift threatens Republican control of the House, particularly in competitive districts in Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania, as voters prioritize economic stability over partisan loyalty.

via NBC News|
#2026-midterms#donald-trump#immigration-policy
Latino Vote Swing Propels Democrat to Texas Senate District 9 Victory
politics8 months ago

Latino Vote Swing Propels Democrat to Texas Senate District 9 Victory

Latino voters were pivotal in Democrat Taylor Rehmet’s 14-point upset in Texas Senate District 9, with majority-Hispanic precincts swinging an average 34 points toward him and about 79% of the Hispanic vote going to Rehmet (a 26-point gain from 2024). Across the district, roughly 83% of precincts shifted to Democrats since 2022. The results, in a seat GOP-leaning in 2022, have Democrats eyeing red-leaning districts with large Hispanic populations for November, as Rehmet and GOP challenger Leigh Wambsganss prepare a rematch.

via The Texas Tribune|
#2026-elections#fort-worth#latino-vote
politics1 year ago

Star-Studded Lineup Joins Kamala Harris for Election Eve Rally

Ricky Martin expressed pride in joining Kamala Harris at an Election Eve rally in Philadelphia, emphasizing the crucial role of the Latino vote in the 2024 election. Martin, along with other celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Lady Gaga, will perform at the event. His support for Harris comes after controversial remarks by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe at a Trump rally, which have influenced Latino voters in Pennsylvania, a key battleground state.

via Rolling Stone|
#2024-election#donald-trump#kamala-harris
"Julie Chavez Rodriguez: Leading Biden's 2024 Campaign with a Mix of New and Tested Faces"
politics3 years ago

"Julie Chavez Rodriguez: Leading Biden's 2024 Campaign with a Mix of New and Tested Faces"

Julie Chavez Rodriguez, the granddaughter of Mexican American union leader Cesar Chavez, has been named as the campaign manager for President Biden's 2024 reelection campaign. She is currently a senior adviser to the president, White House director of intergovernmental affairs, and the highest-ranking Latina in the White House. Chavez Rodriguez has a background in labor organizing and has worked with both Biden and Vice President Harris. She is also well known among state and local officials from her time at the White House and is expected to help the campaign target the Latino vote more effectively.

via The Washington Post|
#biden-harris-campaign#cesar-chavez#julie-chavez-rodriguez