As in other Hispanic areas of the country, voters shifted toward Republicans in 2024. But there are increasing signs that this was a blip more than a durable trend.
Democrats must commit to tailored, economically focused messaging to win back Latino voters in the 2026 midterms, Univision executive Ignacio Meyer said Saturday at Axios House at SXSW. Why it matters: Latinos — the up-for-grabs voting force that could decide 2026's razor-thin congressional battles — propelled President Trump's 2024 victory with record GOP support, about 48% nationally . - "Hispanic voters are largely sophisticated or largely independent, and they want to be swayed by issues," Meyer said . - "They do not want to be spoken to about partisan politics." State of play: Meyer called it a "big disconnect" that politicians ignore Latinos' cultural clout in news, sports and music, despite their explosive growth. - And he…
Unmarried people are significantly more likely to vote for Democrats, and people are becoming significantly more likely to stay unmarried.
Split ticket?
Strong Democratic turnout last week in heavily Latino parts of Texas has some Republicans fearing they will struggle to maintain the coalition Trump built in 2024.
Frank Luntz said the GOP advantage in the Lone Star State is "shrinking and shrinking."
AI:In a significant blow to the Republican Party, Democrat Taylor Rehmet has secured an unexpected victory in a special election for a traditionally deep-red Texas state Senate seat. This upset serves as a major wake-up call for GOP strategists following recent losses in the region, including Christian Menefee's performance, signaling a shifting political landscape within Texas that requires immediate attention to prevent further erosion of conservative strongholds.Open
'spending a fortune to beat a true MAGA Warrior'
AI:Democrat Taylor Rehmet has achieved a massive upset in a special election by seizing a deep-red Texas state Senate seat from Republican Leigh WambsgansS. This landslide victory follows a recent pattern of Democratic gains in conservative strongholds, including Christian Menefee’s successful bid for U.S. House which narrowed the GOP majority, signaling a dangerous trend where heavy spending is being used to dismantle MAGA bastions across the state.Open
Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a special election for the Texas state Senate on Saturday, flipping a reliably Republican district that President Donald Trump won by 17 points in 2024.
AI:In a major upset that signals growing instability for the GOP in traditionally red strongholds, Democrat Taylor Rehmet has captured a Texas state Senate seat in a special election. Rehmet managed to flip a reliably Republican district, an area where President Donald Trump secured a decisive 17-point victory in 2024. This recent victory follows a pattern of Democratic encroachment in Texas, including Christian Menefee's recent win in a US House runoff that further narrowed the Republican majority.Open
A Democrat won a state legislative special election in a district that President Trump carried by 17 percentage points, unnerving Republicans in Texas and beyond.
AI:In a shocking blow to the GOP, a Democrat has captured a state legislative seat in a deep-red Texas district that President Trump previously carried by a massive 17-point margin. This upset serves as a major warning sign for Republicans, signaling potential vulnerabilities even in strongholds and adding significant pressure to their efforts to maintain control amidst recent setbacks in the state's political landscape.Open