President-elect Donald Trump made history by winning Starr County, Texas, a majority Hispanic county, for the first time in over a century. This victory marked a significant shift since the county last supported a Republican candidate in 1898. Trump secured a 57.7% to 41.8% win over VP Harris in the county, located along the U.S.-Mexico border. This outcome contrasts sharply with the 2016 election, where Hillary Clinton defeated Trump by a wide margin.
Starr County, with over 90% of its residents identifying as Hispanic or Latino according to 2020 Census data, played a crucial role in Trump's success. His performance in this predominantly Hispanic community reflects a broader trend of increasing support among Hispanic voters nationwide. Trump's appeal to Hispanic voters was evident in his six-point gain in support from this demographic group compared to the previous election.
