Intro

For decades, Republicans have sought to make gains with a critical voting block: Latinos.

Last month, when Mayra Flores was elected to Congress from Texas, she finally showed them a way to gain that support. Today, we explore what her campaign tells us about the future of the Latino vote.

Guest: Jennifer Medina, a national reporter for The New York Times.

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Background reading: 

• Ms. Flores has leaned into her personal story to persuade voters with conservative values that it’s time to give the Republicans a try.

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