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

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

Robert D. Alvarez (Author), Jason P. Casellas (Author)

9781009533089, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 22 May 2025

94 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 0.5 cm, 0.169 kg

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.

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
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Subject Areas: Constitution: government & the state [JPHC]