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

This Element examines the growing influence of Latino Republicans in Congress and state legislatures and reveals their diverse nature. Factors contributing to their success include demographics, conservative values, and strategic campaigning, highlighting a trend of ideological realignment.

List of contents

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.

Summary

This Element examines the growing influence of Latino Republicans in Congress and state legislatures and reveals their diverse nature. Factors contributing to their success include demographics, conservative values, and strategic campaigning, highlighting a trend of ideological realignment.

Foreword

This Element explores the rise of Latino Republicans in US legislatures, uncovering their diverse backgrounds and electoral success.

Product details

• Authors: Robert D. Alvarez, Robert D. (Sam Houston State University) Alvarez, Jason P. Casellas, Jason P. (University of Houston) Alvarez Casellas
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.05.2025
• EAN: 9781009533065
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0953306-5
• No. of pages: 94
• Series: Elements in American Politics
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; USA, Political Parties, Political Ideologies, POLITICAL SCIENCE / American Government / General, Political science & theory, United States of America, USA, Political science and theory, Elections & referenda, Relating to Latin / Hispanic American people, Political ideologies and movements, Political parties and party platforms, Elections and referenda / suffrage