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Rep. Casar in conversation with Russell Contreras at Axios House. Photo: Rick Cortez for Axios

AUSTIN — Democrats should not have been surprised in the 2024 election when Republicans made historic gains with Latinos, Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) said at an Axios Live event over the weekend at Axios House at SXSW.

Why it matters: Democrats are trying to win back Latino voters heading into this year's midterm elections.