Number Of Latinos Increases In Senate

Latino candidates successfully ran for congressional seats in 12 states.

In a historic shift, the number of Latino senators will reach a record high next year, growing from five to seven. This change comes after the victories of Rep. Ruben Gallego, a Democrat from Arizona, and Bernie Moreno, a Republican business owner from Ohio.

A new report from the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) highlights other key Latino gains in Congress.

Latino candidates successfully ran for congressional seats in 12 states, making significant progress in places like New Jersey, Washington, Colorado, California, Arizona, and Ohio.

In the House of Representatives, 40 Latino incumbents who were running for re-election have won, while four lost their seats. These results reflect the growing influence of Latino voters and candidates in U.S. politics.

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