Texas Latino Voters, Immigration, and the 2026 Midterm Battlegrounds

CNBC reports from Texas’s southern border to examine how Latino voters in Webb County and other competitive districts are weighing economic pressures, immigration enforcement, and party messaging ahead of the 2026 midterms. The report centers on voters who backed Donald Trump in 2024 and considers whether Democrats can win them back. It also looks at key House races and Latino voter dynamics in Texas, California, and Florida.

■ Key regions and voter groups
- Webb County, Texas: about 281,000 residents, around 95% Latino; just over 50% backed Trump in 2024.
- Restaurant owner Daniel Lopez and other Latino voters discuss cost of living, wages, health care, and immigration.
- Texas’s 28th and 34th Congressional Districts are highlighted as competitive races.

■ Campaigns and candidates
- TX-28: Democratic incumbent Henry Cuellar faces Republican Tano Tijerina.
- Redistricting in Texas and other states is discussed as a factor in 2026.
- Republican and Democratic messages on border security, inflation, and affordability are compared.

■ National context
- Competitive House seats with significant Latino populations in California and Florida are also examined.
- Voter enthusiasm, outreach challenges, and shifting Latino political preferences are reviewed.

The report is aimed at viewers following U.S. elections, Latino voting patterns, and border-region politics. It provides context on the issues shaping competitive House races and the debates over immigration and affordability.