Hispanic voters helped bring Trump to power - in Texas, the tide may be turning

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Hispanic voters in Texas shift away from Trump ahead of 2026 midterms amid deportation concerns

Latino voters in Texas who helped deliver the state for Donald Trump in 2024 are showing signs of turning against Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, as aggressive deportation policies and immigration enforcement create backlash in Hispanic communities. The shift threatens GOP assumptions that redrew congressional maps expecting continued Latino support.

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Hispanic voters in Texas shift away from Trump ahead of 2026 midterms amid deportation concerns

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