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Sabrina Rodriguez, reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins Chuck and Mike this week to discuss the midterms and her latest work from her home in South Florida. Listen in to hear what she’s seeing in her work around the country. In This Episode: 0:00 Intro 1:49 Sabrina’s WSJ reporting & the South Florida political climate 7:12 Texas to Florida - is the Latino vote a monolith? 14:52 Reporting on the Latino community: the new hot thing + what are people missing 22:29 Campaign ad spending & ad efficacy 31:10 Young voters in Florida: top issues & who will solve them 37:52 The Latino dealignment’s consequences for the 2028 presidential elections 40:08 Upcoming stories and what will a WSJ reporter be looking for during the midterms - Recorded October 7, 2026 - Referenced in This Episode WSJ/Sabrina Rodriguez - I Went Home to Miami to See How Hispanic Voters Feel About Trump and Immigration: https://www.wsj.com/video/i-went-home-to-miami-to-see-how-hispanic-voters-feel-about-trump-and-immigration/762E1D8A-E279-46BA-AE88-3EB8C05A560B CBS - Ad by state Sen. Angela Paxton in the Texas Senate race splitting some Republicans: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/campaign-ad-angela-paxton-ken-paxton-texas-senate-race-republicans/ Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast! Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Find us on Substack: https://substack.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_Vote Visit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.vote If you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities!

Polls are showing close races and Dems leading in districts that Republicans expected to be easy wins. Chuck and Mike walk you through the trends that reflect this and how the Latino vote will shape the midterm elections. In This Episode: Latino working-class voters are moving the polls in marginal racesRedistricting and the midterm landscape in R statesLatinos are voting as a block in the midterm elections + reporting on Latino votersCampaign ads, messaging, and spendingLooking forward: Mike with Randy Villegas and Bernie Sanders + Mike’s Sons of the Valley- Recorded September 30, 2026 - Referenced in This Episode WSJ - I Went Home to Miami to See How Hispanic Voters Feel About Trump and Immigration: https://www.wsj.com/video/i-went-home-to-miami-to-see-how-hispanic-voters-feel-about-trump-and-immigration/762E1D8A-E279-46BA-AE88-3EB8C05A560B Mike Madrid on X - https://x.com/madrid_mike/status/2104944951180300477?s=20 Texas Monthly/Jack Herrera - The War for the Rio Grande: https://www.texasmonthly.com/interactive/rio-grande-water-wars/ Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast! Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Find us on Substack: https://substack.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_Vote Visit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.vote If you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities!

President Donald Trump’s approval ratings have reached a historic low after he failed to deliver on campaign promises. Chuck and Mike are back together to talk about the implications of this for the midterm elections. In This Episode: Hispanic polling and dealignment is going mainstreamMassive swings in Latino vote continue to show in midtermsTrump dragging down Republican party in upcoming electionsTrump’s last minute spending: will it make a difference?Looking forward: Randy Villegas interviewTrump’s banning of news outlets and UN speech- Recorded September 23, 2026 - Referenced in This Episode: Ads referenced by Chuck:TX-15 - Bobby Pulido Positive Ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zjqz1xHdgY HMP Record Infame: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqO7Ptcu9uA AZ-06 - Campaign Joana Mendoza Positive Ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozc1dkih0aM HMP: Juan Ciscomani No podemos esperar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWPlhZKf3To CO-08 - Manny Rutniel Positive Ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eODWeECvhUw HMP: Gabe Evans Negative Con Miedo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Yv9KWbXm1s CA-22 - Randy Villegas Positive Ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mliK-Igp6k8 UUAF Negative Ad: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Db_Rqf3BSIn/?stkn=bG5zaDg0N3YwZTAx The Hill - Trump’s approval plunges into the 20s, and Republicans give up: https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/6104722-trump-approval-low-gop/ The Washington Post - Trump, Republicans launch ad blitz for midterms as races favor Democrats: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/09/21/maga-inc-other-trump-linked-groups-plan-ad-blitz-boost-republicans-midterm/ - Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast! Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Find us on Substack: https://substack.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_Vote Visit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.vote If you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities!

Chuck Rocha takes over the podcast today to talk about new polling, strategy, and midterm news. He is joined by Michael Frias, CEO of data analytics firm Catalist who gives his insight on voter trends and strategies for the upcoming elections. In This Episode:  Voter anxiety continues to lead voters away from Republicans in the midtermsTrump announces he will be spending >$130 million on midterm electionsGina Hinojosa running close race with three term incumbent Governor Abbott in TexasPolls show Latinos going back to Dems while Latino voter turnout is up in Midterm primariesErosion in Trump support from younger voters & younger voters of color Key to upcoming elections: persuasion - targeting young, infrequent voters- Recorded September 16, 2026 - Referenced in This Episode NYT - Trump Plans Blitz of $138 Million and Counting to Save Midterm Republicans: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/us/politics/trump-maga-inc-midterm-spending.html KXAN Austin - New poll shows Hinojosa ahead of Abbott for first time, Talarico leads Paxton: https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/new-poll-shows-hinojosa-ahead-of-abbott-for-first-time-talarico-leads-paxton/ NYT - Democrats Gain Edge as Trump Drags Down G.O.P., New Poll Finds: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/us/politics/trump-midterm-election-poll.html - Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast! Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Find us on Substack: https://substack.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_Vote Visit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.vote If you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities!

Chuck and Mike keep you up to date on the latest in midterm election developments. Listen to their thoughts about new data on Latino voters, the first Republican midterm convention, and their predictions on battleground races. In This Episode Chuck’s visit to Jackson campaign in Maine & the Maine midterm landscapeBattleground polling of Latinos shows broad and deep shift away from Republicans2026 election lesson: Latino independent voters are keyTrumpapalooza: first ever Republican midterm conventionDeportation anxieties, economic stress, and Daysi’s storyExpanding Senate map - Arkansas, Kansas, Nebraska- Recorded September 9, 2026 - Referenced in This Episode Axios - Exclusive poll: GOP's gains among Latinos fade in House battlegrounds: https://www.axios.com/2026/09/08/poll-latino-voters-trump-gains-fade NPR - Republicans kick off a 'Trumpapalooza' of a midterm convention Wednesday in Texas: https://www.npr.org/2026/09/09/nx-s1-5961045/republican-midterm-convention-dallas-trump-vanceThe New Yorker - A Political Operative on the Verge of Self-Deportation: https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-lede/a-political-operative-on-the-verge-of-self-deportation- Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast! Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Find us on Substack: https://substack.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_Vote Visit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.vote If you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities!

Polling on the 2026 Midterm elections shows big gains for Democrats as Trump causes chaos for the economy. Chuck and Mike talk about how Democrats can take advantage of Republican blunders and how Republicans seek to stop them. In this Episode: Midterm polling: Trump’s poor economy shows consequences for Republicans, mimicking the 2024 Biden dragNew developments in Trump’s continued attempts at suppression of mail-in votingDemocrats take advantage of Trump’s collapsing support, setting eyes on R +12, 15, 16 seatsNew poll shows corruption as major issue on minds of most AmericansWill Trump use his PAC to save Republican seats?- Recorded September 2, 2026 - Referenced in This Episode House Majority PAC - HMP Poll: Leela Gray LEADS Anna Paulina Luna in FL-13: https://www.thehousemajoritypac.com/news/hmp-poll-leela-gray-leads-anna-paulina-luna-in-fl-13 YouGov - A rising share of Americans say the economy is getting worse: https://yougov.com/en-us/articles/54815-a-rising-share-of-americans-say-the-economy-is-getting-worse CNN - USPS whistleblower describes new plans for voting by mail hidden from the public: https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/01/politics/usps-whistleblower-mail-ballot-rules-trump Daily Mail - Embattled Republican Ken Paxton makes embarrassing Four Seasons gaffe while campaigning in Texas: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16093391/Embattled-Republican-Ken-Paxton-Four-Seasons.htmlGallup - Record-High 89% in U.S. Say Government Corruption Widespread: https://news.gallup.com/poll/713933/record-high-say-government-corruption-widespread.aspx - Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast! Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Find us on Substack: https://substack.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_Vote Visit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.vote If you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities!

Texas is shaping up to have some of the most highly anticipated races in this year’s midterm elections. Chuck and Mike discuss the strategy, polling, and culture behind these races and their significance for the country. In This Episode: Beeville, Texas: Mike’s experience of politics in small town TexasBobby Pulido and the importance of local culture in Texas electionsFour Latino candidates to watch: TX-15 Bobby Pulido, CO-8 Manny Rutinel, CA-22 Randy Villegas, AZ-6 JoAnna MendozaThe Sun Belt opportunity for DemocratsPolls show growing issue in American minds: corruptionJames Talarico strategy: messaging on corruption- Recorded August 26, 2026 - Referenced in This Episode Mike Madrid on Substack: https://substack.com/@madridmikeLatinos in contested congressional races:Bobby Pulido: https://www.bobbypulidofortexas.com/ Manny Rutinel: https://www.mannyforcolorado.com/ Randy Villegas: https://www.villegasforcongress.com/ JoAnna Mendoza: https://www.joannamendoza.com/ - Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast! Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Find us on Substack: https://substack.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_Vote Visit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.vote If you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities!

Despite Texas Republicans’ attempts to push Democrats out of seats through redistricting, Texas Dems continue to fight. Sheriff Johnny Garcia is one of those candidates, running for the seat in Texas’ 35th Congressional District. In This Episode: Sheriff Johnny Garcia’s background and why he’s runningDynamics running as a law enforcement officer in the Democratic PartyWhat the swinging Texas vote tells us about what Texans want from politicsBending politics to the culture, not the culture to the politicsTexas competitive race strategy, messaging, and predictions- Recorded August 20, 2026 - Referenced in This Episode: BallotPedia - Redistricting in Texas ahead of the 2026 elections: https://ballotpedia.org/Redistricting_in_Texas_ahead_of_the_2026_electionsJohnny Garcia Campaign Website: votejohnnygarcia.com- Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast! Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Find us on Substack: https://substack.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_Vote Visit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.vote If you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities!

With Chuck on vacation in Alaska, Mike has the stage to himself. He gives his thoughts on up and coming Latino leaders, modern-day voter suppression, and polling data from his brand new poll with David Binder. In This Episode: Looking forward: interviews with top Latino candidates in battleground districtsEmerging stars of the Latino narrativeClosed primaries: modern-day Latino voter suppressionNew polling data: Latino’s top issues, government and politician opinions, thoughts on affordabilityCalifornia’s problem: leaving the Latino working class behind- Recorded August 12, 2026 - Referenced in This Episode: The Sacramento Bee - California’s Latino voters matter — and some insiders want to shut them out: https://www.sacbee.com/opinion/article316626339.htmlLos Angeles Times - Where is L.A.’s homeless money going? $1.6 million over 2 years to shelter CEO offers a glimpse: https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2026-08-12/where-is-all-of-l-a-s-homelessness-money-going-1-6-million-payout-to-shelter-ceo-tells-part-of-storyLatino Working Class Project: https://latinoworkingclass.com/NEW POLL - California Latino Voter Poll: August 2026: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oKcANAssPRQSr4AJDOTLGWwisvTYVpxy/view?usp=sharing- Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast! Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Find us on Substack: https://substack.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_Vote Visit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.vote If you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities!

It is an exciting time for Latino candidates and Chuck and Mike have a list of races to look out for. As primaries are called and midterm elections draw nearer, they give their insight into race results and the data behind it all. In This Episode: Michigan Democratic Senate primary - Abdul Al-Sayed’s victoryPolling misses, partisan polls, and predictive betting marketsNot ideology, populism as the commonalityThe lessening importance of money in racesRaces to follow - Latinos running in marginal seats against Republican incumbentsTX-15: Bobby Pulido, www.bobbypulidofortexas.comAZ-6: JoAnna Mendoza, www.joannamendoza.com CO-8: Manny Rutinel, www.mannyforcolorado.comCA-22: Randy Villegas, www.villegasforcongress.com DCCC target list expansion- Recorded August 5, 2026 - Referenced in This Episode NBC - Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, notching a Midwest victory for the left: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/abdul-el-sayed-wins-michigans-democratic-senate-primary-notching-midwe-rcna589750Mike Madrid on Substack - Lies, Damn Lies and Polls: https://greattransformation.substack.com/p/lies-damn-lies-and-pollsThe Hill - House Democrats add 12 GOP seats to target list: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6009504-house-democrats-offensive-targets-gop-seats/ - Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast! Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Find us on Substack: https://substack.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_Vote Visit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.vote If you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities!

Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid are excited to have a conversation with New Mexico Speaker Javier Martínez. From energy, to universal childcare, to organizing vs. advocacy, Speaker Martínez breaks down what it takes to run the state of New Mexico and how it may guide politics more broadly. In This Episode: NALEO recapSpeaker Martínez’ background and origins in politicsSpeaker Martinez on the value of organizers and his journey to SpeakerProactive organizing strategy and the success of universal childcare in New MexicoBalancing New Mexico’s oil industry with renewable energy initiatives and using oil money to invest in the communityNew Mexico’s role in the Democrat’s 2028 primary calendarNew Mexico Latino community’s driving issues- Recorded July 31, 2026 - Referenced in this Episode: The New York Times - Who Wins (and Who Loses) in the Democrats’ New 2028 Primary Calendar?: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/us/politics/democrats-2028-primary-calendar.htmlFind Speaker Javier Martinez @javierfornm on social media and at javiermartinezfornewmexico.com- Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast! Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Find us on Substack: https://substack.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_Vote Visit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.vote If you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities!

Chuck and Mike are at NALEO for a live taping of the Latino Vote Podcast! They discuss new data on the Latino vote and look into the future of Latino dealignment. Also, stay tuned to The Latino Vote Podcast YouTube channel for a special episode on their Los Angeles Mexican food experience! In This Episode: NALEO 50th anniversaryData and analysis on Latino voting patternsWorking class anxieties and populist disruptionCalifornia politics: the new frontier from representation to resultsTrend predictions and the power of the Latino voteQ&A- Recorded July 15, 2026 - Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast! Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Find us on Substack: https://substack.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_Vote Visit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.vote If you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities!

New Pew Research report shows growing pessimism about Latino identity and a partisan split in how identity is viewed. Mike and Chuck offer their thoughts on this and more… In This Episode ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, TXNew Pew Research report on Latino American identityCampaign strategy: current money allocation is not workingGraham Platner campaign suspended in MaineNALEO Conference in Los Angeles and 50th anniversary- Recorded July 9, 2026 - Referenced In This Episode: CNN - ICE officer fatally shoots man while conducting traffic stop in Houston, agency says: https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/07/us/houston-ice-shooting-deathPew Research Center - U.S. Hispanics Are Divided on Whether Their Identity Helps or Hurts Them in America: https://www.pewresearch.org/race-and-ethnicity/2026/07/09/u-s-hispanics-are-divided-on-whether-their-identity-helps-or-hurts-them-in-america/The Guardian - Graham Platner ends Maine Senate campaign after sexual assault allegation: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/08/graham-platner-maine-senate-campaign- Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast! Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Find us on Substack: https://substack.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_Vote Visit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.vote If you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities!

As far-left progressive Democrats find success in the primaries and incumbents are unseated, a new political landscape reveals itself. Chuck and Mike discuss what is driving voters this way and what this means for future campaigns. In This Episode: Latino Vote Summit Recap and looking forward to NALEOChuck’s experience at the Texas Democratic ConventionSupreme Court ruling on mail-in ballots and its anticipated impactsCongressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Espaillat loss to DSA candidate in New YorkElections to watch in Colorado- Recorded June 29, 2026 - Referenced in this Episode: Associated Press - Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting Trump-led challenge https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-mailed-ballots-trump-elections-5f24f718ea92a33838485ce6302e079eDaily Beast - Married MAGA Candidate Caught With Latest Mistress: https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-endorsed-ken-paxton-caught-with-latest-mistress-tracy-duhon/The Hill - New York progressive sweep sparks reckoning as Hispanic caucus loses Espaillat: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5941619-hispanic-caucus-espaillat-new-york-primary/- Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast! Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Find us on Substack: https://substack.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_Vote Visit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.vote If you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities!

Chuck and Mike are back from their break and excited to share more information about the Latino Vote Summit on June 23rd. In this episode, they’ll dive into what you can expect from this event: what will be going on, who you will see there, and plans for future events. The Summit offers a unique opportunity for leaders and organizers from both sides of the aisle to share their perspectives on major issues facing Americans. You’ll want to hear what they have to say about the economy, immigration, healthcare, and more. - Recorded June 17, 2026 - Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast! Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Find us on Substack: https://substack.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_Vote Visit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.vote If you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities!