Starr County, Texas, flips to Trump for first time in over a century
Starr County, the most Hispanic county in the U.S., voted for Donald Trump in the recent election, marking the first time in over a century that it elected a Republican presidential candidate. Trump received 58% of the vote, compared to Kamala Harris's 42%. Local supporters attribute Trump's success to dissatisfaction with the Democrats, particularly regarding economic issues and border security. Many voters expressed concerns about rising prices and safety related to border crossings. Trump's performance in Starr County reflects a broader trend, as he gained 14 percentage points among Hispanic voters nationally compared to the 2020 election, according to exit polls.