The Washington State GOP faces backlash for misleading texts to Latino voters targeting Democrats.

The Washington State Republican Party has faced criticism for sending text messages to Latino voters that falsely claim Democratic candidates aim to eliminate the Spanish language and support the chemical castration of children. The messages targeted three Latina Democrats in a majority-Hispanic district. While GOP Chair Jim Walsh defended the claims, many within the party disavowed the tactics, calling them fear-mongering and misleading. The Democratic Party has filed a complaint over the messaging.

November 04, 2024
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