Trump gains ground with Latino voters in Texas border counties in 2024 election

In the recent elections, Donald Trump made significant gains among Latino voters in Texas, capturing 55% of their votes compared to Vice President Kamala Harris's 44%. He won 14 out of 18 counties near the Texas-Mexico border, doubling his previous performance in 2020. Trump's success in these traditionally Democratic areas marks the highest support for a Republican candidate in over 30 years. He flipped key counties, including Starr County, which had not voted Republican since 1896. Despite these gains, some local Democrats retained their positions, indicating mixed results down the ballot. Republicans also secured additional seats in the Texas legislature, while some Democrats narrowly held onto their positions. Analysts suggest it is uncertain whether this shift among Latino voters will be lasting or if it reflects a temporary change in political alignment.