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Why Texas Democrats are forecasting a "Hispanic hurricane" in midterms

According to reporting by CBS News US Politics, Two years ago, President Trump made historic gains with Hispanic voters nationwide and won a majority of Texas Hispanics. Now, Democrats believe they could swing back.

By USA NOW News Desk, National Editorial Bureau
Why Texas Democrats are forecasting a "Hispanic hurricane" in midterms
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Why Texas Democrats are forecasting a "Hispanic hurricane" in midterms: Official reporting from the CBS News US Politics confirms active developments in Texas. Americans in affected communities should review primary guidance and follow verified bulletins.

“Why Texas Democrats are forecasting a "Hispanic hurricane" in midterms: Official reporting from the CBS News US Politics confirms active developments in Texas. Americans in affected communities should review primary guidance and follow verified bulletins.”

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  • •Editorial Desk: Congress
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Executive Briefing

According to reporting by CBS News US Politics, Two years ago, President Trump made historic gains with Hispanic voters nationwide and won a majority of Texas Hispanics. Now, Democrats believe they could swing back.

Detailed Factual Report

Two years ago, President Trump made historic gains with Hispanic voters nationwide and won a majority of Texas Hispanics, upending conventional wisdom and setting back the Democratic Party's hopes of making the state competitive.

They're frustrated with the state of the economy and concerned about the Trump administration's immigration policies. These factors and Mr. Trump's sagging approval ratings are giving Democrats hope in Texas' competitive Senate, House and governor's races .

"There's a Hispanic hurricane coming," said Democratic strategist and CBS News political contributor Chuck Rocha, who advises the Democratic Senate and gubernatorial candidates in Texas. "We just don't know quite yet if it's going to be Category 2 or Category 5, but it's washing ashore right in front of the GOP, and they don't know what to do about it."

An estimated 39 million Hispanic Americans are eligible to vote, an increase of about 5.2 million since 2022, according to the Pew Research Center . Democrats once viewed Latinos as a built-in advantage, predicting that they'd give the party an edge and make some states competitive.

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  • Official Issuing Wire: CBS News US Politics
  • Editorial Desk: Congress
  • Coverage Domain: ALERTS
  • Publication Status: Verified Journalistic Dispatch
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  • Primary Region: Texas
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    Information in this article was compiled directly from records provided by CBS News US Politics. Access the primary source document at: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/texas-democrats-hispanic-vote-midterms-talarico-paxton-hinojosa-abbott/. Reporting and editorial review conducted by the USA NOW News Desk.

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    Nov 2, 04:30 PM ET
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    Two years ago, President Trump made historic gains with Hispanic voters nationwide and won a majority of Texas Hispanics. Now, Democrats believe they could swing back.

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