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Democrats and Republicans compete for Texas Latino voters ahead of midterms

As midterm elections approach, both parties are competing for support among Texas Latino voters. Recent polling shows Trump's 2024 gains among Texas Latinos are declining, with concerns about the economy and immigration enforcement favoring Democrats. Gov. Greg Abbott holds a slight lead over Democrat Gina Hinojosa in the gubernatorial race, while Democrat James Talarico leads Republican Ken Paxton in the U.S. Senate race.

Where
Statewide
When
October 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

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Who's involved

  • Greg AbbottTexas governor
  • Gina HinojosaDemocratic candidate for governor
  • James TalaricoDemocratic candidate for U.S. Senate
  • Ken PaxtonRepublican candidate for U.S. Senate
  • Eric HolguinDirector of Texas efforts for UnidosUS
  • Brandon RottinghausCo-host of Party Politics
  • Jeronimo CortinaCo-host of Party Politics
  • Donald TrumpPresident

The facts

  • Texas has approximately 6.7 million Latinos eligible to vote in the midterms.2
  • Recent polling shows Trump's 2024 gains among Texas Latino voters are declining.2
  • Only California has more eligible Latino voters than Texas.2
  • Early voting is underway across Texas ahead of the midterm elections.2
  • Party Politics airs Fridays at 8:00 p.m. on Houston Public Media TV-8 and 7:30 p.m. on News 88.7.1

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  • Eric Holguin, UnidosUS Latino voters want parties to deliver on health care, education, cost of living, and family support.2
  • Eric Holguin, UnidosUS Some Latino families feel squeezed and targeted by the party that promised relief.2
  • Eric Holguin, UnidosUS Immigration enforcement by ICE is having a visceral effect on families in Latino communities.2
  • Analysts Discontent could affect Republican candidates in ballot races for governor and U.S. Senate.2
  • Eric Holguin, UnidosUS The president's policies are on the ballot this cycle despite Trump not being a candidate.2

Where the sources disagree

  • Abbott vs. Hinojosa gubernatorial race Abbott has a slight lead per Texas Public Opinion Research poll released Friday [2]
  • Talarico vs. Paxton Senate race Talarico ahead per new poll [2]

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  1. Texas Midterms: Who’s Winning the Battle for Voters? Houston Public Media Not rated, October 23, 2026
  2. Democrats, Republicans vie to win over Texas' 6.7 million Latino voters ahead of midterms FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth Not rated, October 23, 2026

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