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In Texas, a Voting Trend Defies Demographics

It’s a story that goes back years: If Hispanics voted in large numbers, Texas might change from Rick Perry red to game-changing blue. But observers say that theory oversimplifies a diverse demographic.

By Reshma Kirpalani, KUT News
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It’s a story that goes back years: If Hispanics voted in large numbers, Texas might change from Rick Perry red to game-changing blue. But observers say that theory oversimplifies a diverse demographic.

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Reshma Kirpalani

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