Democrats are celebrating a massive night — and Republicans are reeling. In this post-election episode of The Latino Vote Podcast, Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid unpack the surprising 2025 results that reshaped the political landscape across the country.
From Virginia to Georgia, New Jersey to California, Democrats didn’t just win — they dominated. Latino voters helped fuel key victories, but the message from the ground was clear: this wasn’t a love letter to Democrats — it was a rejection of Trump, high prices, and economic frustration.
Chuck & Mike break down what the results mean for both parties heading into the 2026 midterms:

• Why affordability — not ideology — is now the defining issue for working-class voters
• How Latino turnout surged back to 2016 levels
• Why Republicans’ depressed base turnout spells danger ahead
• The risk Democrats face in “believing their own press releases”
• How the new political map could reshape Congress

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Recorded November 5, 2025.
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