The Latino Vote

Midterm election night saw massive wins for Latinos and Democrats, just as Chuck and Mike predicted. They haven't slept in days but are here to give you the most important details about the election outcomes. In This Episode: 0:00 Intro 3:14 Chuck’s press spiel 5:28 Latinos find success in this year’s midterm elections 12:16 The Republican dummymander becomes gerrymassacre 15:33 Extraordinary...

The Latino Vote Podcast Midterm Election Extravaganza is here! With less than one week until midterm election day, Mike and Chuck provide their predictions on election results, analysis of early voting developments, and what races to keep an eye out for. In This Episode: 0:00 Intro 6:30 South Texas Success: Bobby Pulido and other TX Dems see likely wins  17:19 Large turnout of new voters in TX ear...

Mike Madrid speaks with Secretary Ken Salazar about his new book - Borderlands: My Fight for an Inclusive America - which draws on his experience as US Ambassador to Mexico to detail the relationship between the US and Mexico and how we can create a united North America. In This Episode: 0:00 Intro 2:48 The meaning behind the book 7:42 Mexico and the US: the invisible relationship 11:31 Is America...

Mike Madrid meets with California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra and other top California leaders to discuss the challenges facing the state and the country and how they intend to use their experiences to address them. In This Episode: 0:00 Intro 0:45 Interview with Xavier Becerra 1:36 Bringing Latino working class background to office 4:39 Holding on to optimism in uncertain times 6:42 Re...

Chuck is joined in today’s episode by Political Director at CBS News Fin Gómez and political operative Albert Morales. Together they share their experiences talking to voters and working in the field in the lead up to the midterm elections. In This Episode: 0:00 Intro 3:18 Economic anger in battleground states: the perfect storm for Democrats 9:22 Silly Season: messaging and ad focus in a high sta...

Mike Madrid presents Sons of the Valley - the Central Valley of California and the Rio Grande Valley of Texas are playing key roles in the upcoming midterm elections. This episode features an interview with Central Valley native and CA-22 candidate Randy Villegas on what it means to be from the valley and how his campaign is doing politics differently. In This Episode: 0:00 Intro 2:30 Randy Villeg...

Chuck Rocha comes to you from the road this week to analyze campaign spending, rallies, and ads for the upcoming midterm elections. Also stay tuned to the channel for more content coming this week! In This Episode: 0:00 Intro 2:28 Republicans pulling money from races - what this tells us about the midterms 7:36 JD Vance in Tyler, TX and Trump in Alaska expose the moving goal line for Republicans 1...

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 Reportin...

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 races Redistricting and the midterm landscape in R states Latinos are voting as a block in the midte...

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 mainstream Massive swings in Latino vote continue to show in midterms Trump dragging down Republican party in upcoming elec...

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 midterms Trump announces he will be spending >$130 million on midte...

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 landscape Battleground polling of Latinos shows broad and deep shift away from Republicans...

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 drag New developments in Trump’s continued attempts at s...

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 Texas Bobby Pulido and the importance of local culture in Texas elections Four Latino candidates to w...

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 running Dynamics running as a law enforcement officer in the Democratic Party What the swinging Texas vot...

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 districts Emerging stars of the Latino narrative Closed primaries: modern-day Latino voter suppression...

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 victory Polling misses, partisan polls, and predictive betting markets Not ideology, populism as t...

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 recap Speaker Martínez’ background and origins in politics Speaker Martinez on the value o...

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 anniversary Data and analysis on Latino voting patterns Working class anxieties a...

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, TX New Pew Research report on Latino American identity Campaign strategy: current money allocation is not working Graham Platner campaign suspended in Maine NALE...

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 NALEO Chuck’s experience at the Texas Democratic Convention Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballots and...

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 majo...

Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid break down the seismic California Governor's race , where Xavier Becerra is surging despite being outspent 150-to-1 by billionaire Tom Steyer , who has already burned through $200 million, roughly $166 per vote. They unpack Steyer's undisclosed influencer campaign flooding Latino social media, what it means for the integrity of political messaging, and why Lat...

Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid break down the Supreme Court's landmark ruling on Section 2 of the 1964 Voting Rights Act ... and what it means for Latino political power across America. Mike tried to sound the alarms on this ruling back in October. Now the bomb has gone off. With 56 Latino members of Congress and dozens of race-based districts in jeopardy, both Republicans and Democrats are abou...

Former LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa joins Mike Madrid and Chuck for a raw, unfiltered conversation about the California Governor's race, the Democratic Party's broken relationship with Latino working-class voters, and what it will take to win them back. Villaraigosa doesn't just take on Trump, he challenges his own party. From ICE raids tearing families apart, to gas prices crushin...