Shifting allegiances : the election of Latino Republicans to Congress and state legislatures / Robert D. Alvarez, Jason P. Casellas.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Alvarez, Robert D., author.

Casellas, Jason Paul, 1977- author.

Series:

Cambridge elements. Elements in American politics, 2515-1606.

Cambridge elements. Elements in American politics, 2515-1606

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Republican Party (U.S. : 1854-)--History.

Republican Party (U.S. : 1854-).

Hispanic American politicians--History.

Hispanic American politicians.

Hispanic American legislators--History.

Hispanic American legislators.

Hispanic Americans--Politics and government--History.

Hispanic Americans.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (86 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2025.

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Cover

Title page

Copyright page

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

Contents

1 Introduction: Shifting Allegiances

1.1 Who Are Latino Republicans?

1.2 Latino Republican Representation

1.3 Why the Growth in Latino Republicans Running?

1.4 Outline of This Element

2 Latino Republican Candidates: Who Are They?

2.1 Latino Republicans

2.2 Data on Congressional and State LegislativeCandidates, 2018-2020

2.3 Growth of Latino Republicans Running for Office Since 2018

2.4 What These Findings Mean for Future Elections

3 Latino Republican Legislator Ideology: More Conservative than White Republicans?

3.1 Measuring Ideology

3.2 Congressional Candidate Ideology

3.3 State Legislative Ideology

3.4 Understanding the New Normal

4 Explaining the "New Outliers": Who Are the Latino Republicans Winning in Majority Latino Districts?

4.1 Latino Republicans Winning in Majority Latino Districtsoutside of South Florida

4.2 Latino Republican Success at the State Legislative Level

4.3 Broader Implications for American Politics

4.4 Latino Republican Success in Majority White Districtsand States

4.5 Evolving Dynamics of Latino Republican Representation

5 Conclusion: The Changing Face of Latino Political Representation

5.1 Republican Outreach Strategies

5.2 Latino Republican Candidate Recruitment

5.3 Shifts in Latino Voter Dynamics

5.4 Situating Our Findings

5.5 Looking to the Future: Implications for American Politics

References

Acknowledgements.

Notes:

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ISBN:

1-009-53305-3

1-009-53307-X

1-009-53309-6

OCLC:

1574120648