Texas and Florida Hispanic counties make unexpected political turn in 2024 election

In a surprising electoral shift most US counties moved right-ward this election but Hispanic-majority regions showed the most dramatic changes. Among the top-15 counties with biggest political shifts 14 have Hispanic or Latino majority populations (with Texas owning 13 of these spots)

The border county of Starr made headlines as it picked Republican candidate for first time since late 19th century. With its 97% Hispanic population this Texas region showed remarkable change: from just 19% Republican support about 8 years ago to almost 60% in current election; demonstrating how deeply voting patterns have changed

Hispanic mens voting preferences played key role in this shift: nearly two-thirds of Hispanic male voters in Texas and Florida supported the Republican candidate. This change happened despite past anti-immigration rhetoric - showing how economic concerns overshadowed other issues

The economy became deciding factor for many Hispanic voters. Here are main economic concerns that shaped their choice:

• High inflation impact
• Rising housing costs
• Grocery price increases
• General economic uncertainty

Miami-Dade county (with its 66% Hispanic voting population) represents this dramatic transformation - from strong Democratic support about 8 years ago to 55% Republican backing in current election. This shift mirrors similar changes seen during George W Bushʼs era when Hispanic support helped secure his win

The voting pattern shows deeper connection between Hispanic population size and right-wing movement: larger Hispanic communities displayed stronger rightward shifts. Early polls suggest about 45% of Hispanic voters nationwide chose Republican candidate this time - significant jump from previous elections