How Latino voters helped secure blue victories

Los Angeles Times - Nov 4, 2026

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.

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How Latino voters helped secure blue victories

Nov 4, 2026

How Latino voters helped secure blue victories

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.

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