How the Latino Vote Shaped the Texas Primary | Talarico vs Crockett & the 2026 Latino Surge
The Latino VoteShow Notes
The Latino vote just reshaped the Texas Democratic primary—and the political establishment still doesn’t fully understand why. In this episode of the Latino Vote Podcast, Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid break down the stunning results from the Texas primary and what they reveal about the growing power of Latino voters in American politics. From record Latino turnout in the Rio Grande Valley and Houston to the campaign strategy that powered James Talarico’s victory, this episode dives into the dat...
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