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Texas State Representative predicts "a very good year for Democrats" for Latino vote in midterm elections
By Jack Fink at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 21, 2026
· 3 min read
As many as 10,000 people attended the LULAC National Convention that just wrapped up in Fort Worth. Among the speakers to address attendees was State Representative Cassandra Garcia Hernandez, D-Farmers Branch. In an interview with CBS News Texas, Hernandez said the Latino vote will have a sizabl...
Key takeaway "I think Texas Latinos have a substantial impact, and Latinos have had an impact for a very long time," said Hernandez.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The predicted shift in Latino voting patterns could have significant implications for Southlake , given its location within the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. As a city surrounded by a diverse and growing population, Southlake's residents may be affected by the outcomes of the midterm elections, particularly if Democrats gain seats in Congress. The city's own governance and policies, such as those related to education and public safety, could be influenced by the changing political landscape in Texas. Additionally, the fact that the Carroll Independent School District serves Southlake means that the city's residents may be paying close attention to how the Latino vote impacts education policy at the state and national levels. With the ongoing legal case regarding Congressional Districts, Southlake residents may want to watch how the redistricting process ultimately plays out and how it affects their representation in Washington.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? As many as 10,000 people attended the LULAC National Convention that just wrapped up in Fort Worth. Among the speakers to address attendees was State Representative Cassandra Garcia Hernandez, D-Farmers Branch. In an interview with CBS News Texas, Hernandez said the Latino vote will have a sizabl...
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