How Latino voters influenced elections with largest midterm turnout ever
Maria Gomez
Maria Gomez
Bureau Chief · Garden City, NY
Maria Gomez has over 15 years of experience in local journalism, having previously served as the editor for the Hempstead Herald and a contributor to Newsday. She graduated from Long Island University with a degree in Journalism and has a passion for engaging with the diverse voices of Garden City. Maria believes that community journalism plays a crucial role in shaping local identity.
More from Maria →Bureau Chief · Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 6:17 PM · 1 min read
A record number of Latino voters in a midterm election helped shape the outcome of key races across the country, including the election of Latino governors in the nation's two largest states, California and Texas.