Latino Texans fueled Democratic primary turnout. What does it mean for midterms?
Summary
Latino voters in Texas helped increase turnout in the recent primary elections, mostly supporting the Democratic Party. This trend is important for Democrats as they try to win a Senate seat in a state that usually votes Republican.Key Facts
- Over 4.4 million votes were cast in Texas primaries, beating turnout in the 2020 and 2024 presidential primaries.
- Latino-majority counties in Texas saw about a 37% rise in primary votes compared to recent years, higher than the 33% increase in other counties.
- Counties like Starr and Hidalgo, with many Latino voters, had the biggest increases of 67% and 51% respectively.
- About 75% of Latino voters chose the Democratic primary over the Republican one.
- President Trump gained 48% of Latino votes nationwide in the 2024 election, which was higher than in 2020.
- Some traditionally Democratic Latino areas in Texas moved slightly toward Republicans in 2024.
- Republicans acknowledge challenges with Latino voters and say they are making changes to improve support before the 2026 elections.
- White House officials advised Republicans to focus on immigration policies about public safety rather than mass deportations in upcoming campaigns.
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