Latino voters helped Democrats break Republicans’ decades-long grip on Texas and reclaim both chambers of Congress on Tuesday, casting doubt on President Trump’s historic 2024 gains with the fast-growing electorate.
Why it matters: Republicans bet Trump’s Latino breakthrough two years ago would create a lasting GOP realignment in Texas and beyond. Tuesday’s results exposed how quickly those gains could unravel — and raised new questions about Republicans’ coalition heading into 2028.
Early results show Hispanic voters’ shift aided Democrats in capturing a Senate seat and the governorship in Texas for the first time in a generation.
Tuesday’s results — particularly in South Texas border counties — reflected some of the anger among Hispanics over high prices and the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement.
“This is what happens when you mess with the Latino community. We are sending a clear message,” said Hector Sanchez Barba, president and CEO of the voting group Mi Familia Vota.
By the numbers: Early NBC News exit poll results showed Latino voters moving away from Republicans.
