Shifting Allegiances: The Election of Latino Republicans to Congress and State Legislatures

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Robert D. Alvarez (Sam Houston State University) Jason P. Casellas (University of Houston)

Shifting Allegiances

The Election of Latino Republicans to Congress and State Legislatures

Robert D. Alvarez (Sam Houston State University), Jason P. Casellas (University of Houston)

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Cambridge University Press
22 May 2025

Constitution: government & the state

Series: Elements in American Politics

Shifting Allegiances provides a comprehensive analysis of the increasing presence and influence of Latino Republicans in Congress and state legislatures. Contrary to past assumptions, this Element reveals that Latino Republicans are a diverse group, no longer confined to Cuban Americans in South Florida. By examining election data and candidate characteristics since 2018, the authors uncover the factors contributing to the success of Latino Republicans, including district demographics, conservative values, and strategic campaigning. This shift in political dynamics highlights a broader trend of ideological realignment and offers insights into the evolving landscape of Latino political representation in the United States.

By: Robert D. Alvarez (Sam Houston State University), Jason P. Casellas (University of Houston)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
ISBN: 9781009533089
ISBN 10: 1009533088
Series: Elements in American Politics
Pages: 75
Publication Date: 22 May 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

1. Introduction: shifting allegiances; 2. Latino republican candidates: who are they?; 3. Latino republican legislator ideology: more conservative than white republicans?; 4. Explaining the 'new outliers: who are the Latino republicans winning in majority Latino districts?; 5. Conclusion: the changing face of Latino political representation; References.