Latino voters help Democrats secure major victories in Texas
Summary of 3 reports
Latino voters in majority-Latino districts across Texas, particularly near San Antonio and along the border, played a significant role in Democrats winning statewide races for governor, lieutenant governor, and senator. Sources indicate this represented a major shift in voting patterns, with some voters who had previously supported Republicans or Trump switching to Democrats in these elections.
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How Latino voters helped secure blue victories (opens Los Angeles Times in a new tab)
In Texas, voters in majority-Latino districts near San Antonio and along the border helped Democrats break Republicans' longstanding grip on the state to win the races for governor, lieutenant governor and senator.
How the Latino shift to Democrats helped turn Texas blue (opens PBS NewsHour in a new tab)
A major factor in the midterm elections was the number of Latino voters who headed to the polls and supported Democrats. For perspective on this massive swing, Amna Nawaz spoke with María Teresa Kumar, CEO of Voto Latino, an organization that helps register…
Why Latino voters soured on Trump and helped turn Texas blue (opens CBS News in a new tab)
Latino voters helped fuel a stunning Democratic wave in Texas, with some who backed Donald Trump in 2024 turning to Democrats. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports on what drove the change.
