2016 election saw a surge in Latino support for Trump in historically Democratic Starr County, Texas.

The article examines the changing political landscape among Latinos in Texas, particularly in Starr County, a historically Democratic area. Support for Donald Trump surged in the 2016 election, with many residents drawn to his appeal as a working-class leader and his law-and-order stance. This shift reflects a broader trend of Latinos identifying more as Texan or American, impacting future elections. Trump's support among this demographic could be pivotal in swing states for the 2024 election.