Texas, traditionally a Republican state in the United States, may be about to undergo a significant political transformation.
According to International analyst Fernanda Magnotta, there are signs that the state may no longer be a guaranteed stronghold for Republicans in the next elections.
Magnotta highlights two crucial elements in this possible change. First, the profound demographic changes that Texas has experienced in recent years. “Texas has undergone profound demographic changes that have led many people to call it a ‘purple state’”, explains the analyst.
From “red” to “purple”: Texas’ transformation
The term “purple state” refers to states where there is no clear predominance of one political party.
In the case of Texas, this means a gradual transition from a heavily Republican (“red”) state to a more balanced scenario between Republicans and Democrats.
Magnotta points out that this change is already visible in large urban centers in Texas. “If you look at the 2020 and 2016 electoral maps, despite the majority of votes in Texas going to Republican candidates, the large centers of Texas already follow the same logic as other states in the United States,” he states.
Cities like Austin, San Antonio and Houston have already shown a majority of votes for Democrats in the last elections.
Tight dispute in the Senate
Another factor highlighted by the analyst is the current dispute for the Senate in Texas. Republican Senator Ted Cruz, a prominent figure in the party, faces a tight race for re-election. “He is in a technical draw, he is at risk of losing to a Democrat”, he highlights.
The analyst also mentions that major Texas newspapers have declared support for Cruz’s Democratic opponent, which could significantly influence the outcome of the election. This senatorial dispute has the potential to affect the balance of power in the United States Senate.
While Texas is unlikely to become a Democratic state this election, Magnotta suggests the seeds for future change are being planted. “There is a real prospect that Texas will become increasingly blue, who knows, perhaps one day it could see a turnaround,” concludes the analyst, indicating that in the coming election cycles, the state could become a crucial battleground between Republicans. and Democrats.
This content was originally published in Analysis: Texas may no longer be a guaranteed state for Republicans on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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