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Latino voters could decide control of Congress. Here's what's shaping their choices
Polling shows 86% of Latino registered voters call the economy very important, while Democrats and Republicans compete for support on immigration and trust.
- On Friday, the University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs released a poll showing Democratic candidates James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa with double-digit leads among Latino voters, while Republican opponents Ken Paxton and Greg Abbott lead significantly among rural voters.
- Republicans face a difficult test maintaining gains from the 2024 election, when Texas Latino voters swung to President Donald Trump, helping him win the state with 56.3% of the vote.
- Pew Research found 86% of Latino registered voters consider the economy very important to their congressional vote, compared with 64% citing immigration, while 74% believe Trump's policies have made economic conditions worse.
- Rep. María Elvira Salazar claimed Latinos who helped Trump in 2024 "feel betrayed today," while Diana Escamilla, who supports the president's immigration crackdown, said "I think that's the best thing that can happen."
- Political scientist Matthew Wilson suggests economic dissatisfaction may damage Republicans more than immigration enforcement, though voters like Mike Mendez remain uncertain whether Trump can maintain support without appearing on the ballot.
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Latino voters could decide control of Congress. Here's what's shaping their choices
New polling shows Democrats with a substantial lead among Latino voters ahead of the midterms. But interviews in Texas reveal sharply different views on immigration, economic concerns and frustration with both political parties.
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