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Houston father's shooting death galvanizes Latino voters in Texas

Original: How the shooting death of a Houston father is igniting Latino politics in Texas "More Latino registered voters than ever

The shooting death of a Houston father has become a rallying point for Latino politics in Texas, with both major parties courting a community increasingly central to the state's elections. An NBC News/Telemundo poll found 72% of Latino registered voters — more than ever — rated their interest in the upcoming election as 10 out of 10.

Why now: A high-profile killing has turned Latino voter engagement in Texas into a key storyline ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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• How the shooting death of a Houston father is igniting Latino politics in Texas "More Latino registered voters than ever — 72% — rated their interest in the upcoming election as 10 out of 10 in the NBC News/Telemundo poll." https://www. nbcnews.com/politics/2026-elec… · evedazzle@mas.to · 4

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