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Democrats eye "hidden" Latino battlegrounds in 2026
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Democrats are identifying Latino-majority districts in multiple states that could become competitive in 2026 despite recent rightward shifts in Latino voting patterns, according to new Democratic modeling showing GOP-drawn 'safe' seats are potentially vulnerable.
Democrats eye "hidden" Latino battlegrounds in 2026
The post-2024 narrative that Latino voters shifted right is facing its first real stress test — including in districts Republicans thought were safely red.
Why it matters: The biggest immediate test is in Texas, where Republicans drew new maps assuming continued Latino gains. But GOP House seats are also at risk in California, New York, Colorado and Nevada.
New modeling from Democratic group Oath finds several GOP-drawn "safe" districts could become competitive if recent Latino voting trends h
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