Special Report Latino voters are up for grabs. Both parties are struggling to connect with them Brad Brooks, David Hood-Nuño and Nathan Layne Reuters Jun 28, 2026 Jun 28, 2026 Updated Jul 1, 2026 0 × USA Today - Vertical A Trump-signed Housing Act would hand GOP lawmakers—and Democrats—a shared campaign victory before midterms. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save COMMERCE CITY, Colorado — Gerardo Verdugo voted for Donald Trump in 2024, hoping for an economic revival.kAmx?DE625[ E96 AC6D:56?E’D E2C:77D 5C@G6 FA E96 4@DE @7 E96 :>A@CE65 DH66ED 96 D6==D 2E 9:D |6I:42? 42?5J D9@A :? r@>>6C46 r:EJ[ @FED:56 @7 s6?G6C] $46?6D @7 >2D<65 :>>:8C2E:@? 286?ED C@F?5:?8 FA 9:D 76==@H {2E:?@D 566A6?65 9:D 5:D:==FD:@?]k^AmkAmqFE E92E 5@6D?’E >62? 96’D C625J E@ G@E6 s6>@4C2E] QxV> ;FDE <:?5 @7 :? 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