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GOP faces backlash from Latino voters in South Texas

Republicans are facing a significant challenge in retaining Latino support in South Texas, a region where they had previously made substantial gains. Polling data indicates a sharp increase in disapproval ratings for Donald Trump among Latino voters in Texas since 2024. Consequently, Democratic campaigns and allied groups are intensifying their spending on Spanish-language advertisements in key congressional districts, aiming to reverse the GOP's electoral successes. AI

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GOP faces backlash from Latino voters in South Texas

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Russell Contreras ·

    Republicans squirm as Latino support slips in South Texas

    <p>Republicans are in a dogfight to defend the <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/10/05/latinos-democrats-trump" target="_blank">Latino gains</a> that had them dreaming of a lasting political realignment just two years ago.</p><p><strong>Why it matters:</strong> Nowhere is that …