On the Ballot: GOP's historic inroads with key voting blocs evaporate ahead of midterms

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By Julia Mueller and Caroline Vakil   |   Wednesday, September 30 By Julia Mueller and Caroline Vakil Wednesday, September 30 Photo courtesy of Andrew Harnik, Associated Press GOP's historic inroads with key voting blocs evaporate ahead of midterms  President Trump’s gains amongst Hispanic/Latino voters, Black voters and young men dominated headlines after his successful reelection in 2024 – offering a bright red warning sign for Democrats about some of the voting blocs they needed to gain ground with heading into 2026 and 2028.  The full newsletter is for The Hill Insider members. Upgrade to continue reading. INSIDER PREMIUM Limited Time Offer $99.99/year  $64.99/first year INSIDER PREMIUM Limited Time Offer $99.99/year  $64.99/first year Full access to Insider newsletters Stories before they break Live editor Q&As Ad-free reading* Full access to Insider newsletters Stories before they break Live editor Q&As Ad-free reading* CONTINUE TO CHECKOUT Cancel anytime. View other subscriber options here. Offer ends 10/4/26. First-time subscribers only. $64.99 for the first year, then auto-renews at list price. Terms apply. *Ad-free does not apply to The Hill apps, free newsletters, podcasts or sponsored content. WHAT WE'RE READING ‘It’s not an issue’: Crime as a GOP line of attack loses traction  (The New York Times)  Democrats’ influencer era has arrived (Politico)  The Brooklyn Democrats’ brawl is far from over (New York Magazine)  Thanks for reading! Have some feedback? Tips? Let me know what's on your mind: jmueller@thehill.com & cvakil@thehill.com Privacy Policy   |   View in Browser    |   Manage Subscriptions Sign Up for Other Newsletters   |   Unsubscribe  400 N Capitol Street NW Suite 650, Washington, DC 20001 Copyright © 1998 - 2026 Nexstar Media Inc.   |   All Rights Reserved.