Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid break down the congressional districts, Senate primaries, and demographic shifts that will decide who controls Washington. From South Texas to Miami to California’s Central Valley, they map out the Latino-heavy seats that could flip the House. And possibly reshape both political parties.

They analyze early voting trends in Texas, the role of Latino turnout in urban centers like Houston and Dallas, and the myth that the Rio Grande Valley alone defines Latino political power. The conversation digs into suburban versus rural Latino voters, Cuban shifts in South Florida, and why 30% Latino population has historically been a tipping point in competitive districts.

Chuck & Mike also tackle the bigger question: Are Democrats and Republicans adapting to Latino voters. Or still misunderstanding them? And what happens when both parties try to claim a community that increasingly refuses to be boxed into red-versus-blue politics?

If you want to understand where the 2026 midterms will really be decided, this is your battlefield briefing.

The numbers. The districts. The strategy. The Latino vote isn’t an afterthought anymore. It’s the front line.

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Recorded February 18, 2026

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