Texas Politics and the 2026 Midterm Elections: What the Texas Landscape Tells Us

Texas is shaping up to have some of the most highly anticipated races in this year’s midterm elections. Chuck and Mike discuss the strategy, polling, and culture behind these races and their significance for the country.

In This Episode:

• Beeville, Texas: Mike’s experience of politics in small town Texas
• Bobby Pulido and the importance of local culture in Texas elections
• Four Latino candidates to watch: TX-15 Bobby Pulido, CO-8 Manny Rutinel, CA-22 Randy Villegas, AZ-6 JoAnna Mendoza
• The Sun Belt opportunity for Democrats
• Polls show growing issue in American minds: corruption
• James Talarico strategy: messaging on corruption

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Recorded August 26, 2026

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Referenced in This Episode

• Mike Madrid on Substack: https://substack.com/@madridmike
• Latinos in contested congressional races:
  • Bobby Pulido: https://www.bobbypulidofortexas.com/ 
  • Manny Rutinel: https://www.mannyforcolorado.com/ 
  • Randy Villegas: https://www.villegasforcongress.com/ 
  • JoAnna Mendoza: https://www.joannamendoza.com/ 

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