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Latinos' rejection of GOP boosts Dems in Texas upsets

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Axios · North America

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 Texa

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