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In Texas, Democrats and Republicans are trying to win over Latino swing voters

Latino voters are sought-after swing voters, and Democrats and Republicans are spending a lot to win them over. In states such as Texas, Latino voters could change the outcome of midterm elections.
Yesenia Monisvais speaks to a member of LUPE as they canvass in San Juan, Texas, on Oct. 4.
Updated October 21, 2022 at 4:36 PM ET

After Donald Trump outperformed among Latinos in South Texas in 2020, Republicans have been hoping to further improve their margins among those voters. Historically, South Texas has been a stronghold for Democrats in the state, but Republicans are banking on those ties not being as strong as they used to be.

Jorge Martinez, an adviser and spokesperson for LIBRE Initiative Action, said for the past decade his team has been aiding political efforts in other parts of the state and the country. But recently, he explained, more resources have

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