Latino voters turned out. What’s Next? Post-election analyses point to a sharp shift among Latino voters in the 2026 midterm elections, a swing that commentators credit with shifting the balance of political power across the country. In California, Texas, and beyond, Latino voters played a crucial role in shaping electoral outcomes, underscoring their influence on the nation’s political future.
Join the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs and the UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute (LPPI) on November 17, 2026, for a timely conversation on what the 2026 midterms tell us about a changing American electorate.
The 2026 Midterms and What’s Next for Latino Political Power
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM PT
The program will start promptly at 6:30 PM
Candela La Brea
831 South La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Light refreshments will be served before the program begins.
Featured Speakers:
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Maria Elena Salinas (Moderator) — Independent Journalist
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Dr. Efrén Pérez — Professor of Political Science and Psychology at UCLA and Director of the Race, Ethnicity, Politics, and Society Lab
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Mike Madrid — Principal and Co-Founder, GrassrootsLab
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Lizette Escobedo — Vice President of Government Relations & Civic Engagement, AltaMed
The discussion will also examine California’s post-election landscape and the implications for political representation, policy priorities, and the future of Latino political power.
The program will include welcome and opening remarks from UCLA LPPI Director Amada Armenta and Dean of the Luskin School of Public Affairs at UCLA Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris.
