How New Jersey Flipped. Dr. Patricia Campos-Medina on Winning 68% of the Latino Vote
The Latino VoteShow Notes
Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid sit down with Dr. Patricia Campos-Medina — immigrant, labor leader, campaign strategist, and the highest-ranking Latina on Mikie Sherrill's 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial campaign. After New Jersey saw massive Democratic losses among Latino voters in 2024—with Trump gaining up to 24 points in some counties—Mikie Sherrill achieved a stunning turnaround, capturing 68% of the Latino vote. Dr. Campos-Medina pulls back the curtain on one of the largest Latino vote swings...
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