In California, nine Latino GOP lawmakers have formed the California Hispanic Legislative Caucus to address issues they believe have been overlooked by their Democrat counterparts. This initiative comes amid a notable demographic shift, with 44 Latino legislators now in the Assembly. Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares emphasizes that Latino priorities include education, public safety, and affordability rather than the traditional focus on immigration and healthcare. Recent election trends also reveal increasing Latino support for Republican candidates, indicating a change in voter dynamics within the community.
The California Legislative has undergone a historic shift and now includes 44 Latino lawmakers, more than a third of all state lawmakers and the most ever.
Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares stated that issues the Latino community wants to focus on have been ignored by Sacramento, highlighting a shift in priorities.
Mike Madrid lauded this new GOP caucus creation as a 'healthy development for the Latino community,' emphasizing the evolving nature of Latino voters.
Overall, 51% of Latino voters voted for the Democratic nominee, but 54% of Latino men voted for the Republican nominee, showing a shift within the demographic.
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