OnPolitics: A potential red wave of Latino voters in South Texas

Hey OnPolitics readers. In today's edition, we're sharing a story from reporter Rebecca Morin, who spoke with voters in the Rio Grande Valley.

For decades, the majority Latino communities in South Texas have been Democratic strongholds.

But now, a growing number of voters are shifting their support to Republicans.

"A lot of voters told me that their values no longer line up with Democrats," Morin shared. "Other folks I spoke with said they felt their life hasn't changed for the better."

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"Saul Cantu, a 30-year-old Army veteran, said inflation has had a huge impact on his life. He also feels like there is a lot of poverty in the RGV, something he said Democrats haven't helped with."

"But I want to make it clear that it's not just policies that voters are now identifying with in the Republican Party. A lot of voters just feel like they're being listened to for the first time."

🔴 Hear their voices: The shift happening in the Rio Grande Valley.

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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: South Texas Latino voters could be behind a potential red wave