Latino Voters and the 2026 Midterms: Dealignment, Economic Anger, and Key Races

Republican strategist Mike Madrid and Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha discuss why Latino voters are increasingly detached from both parties and how this dealignment could shape the 2026 midterm elections. The conversation focuses on economic concerns, outreach strategies, and specific congressional and Senate races where Latino voters may decide the outcome.

■ Latino voter sentiment
- Economic anger, disorientation, and detachment from both parties
- Prioritization of pocketbook issues over cultural and racial issues

■ Electoral strategy and key races
- Outreach through English, Spanish, and digital channels; risk of misreading dealignment
- Competitive House and Senate seats, Texas gerrymandering, the Talarico–Paxton race, and border enforcement effects

■ Cross-partisan perspective
- How the strategists met and built a podcast and summit despite policy disagreements
- Disagreements on labor, regulation, environment, and foreign policy

This conversation is suitable for viewers interested in U.S. electoral demographics, Latino political behavior, and midterm campaign strategy. It offers context on why Latino voters are being courted by both parties and what factors may influence their choices in upcoming elections.