Adrian Carrasquillo
Politics Reporter
Adrian Carrasquillo is a political reporter for Newsweek reporting on the 2020 election, who has covered national politics and Latino issues over the last decade for NBC News, BuzzFeed, New Republic, Politico Magazine, Texas Monthly, and others.
Adrian is passionate about including black and brown people in mainstream media coverage. He's looking to break news and cover your story first. You can send him scoops and tips at a.carrasquillo (at) newsweek.com.
Key Democrats question Nevada's shared day in Biden's new primary plan
"No other states were asked to share a date," a Nevada campaign veteran said. "Reid would be pissed and his team is pissed."
In a Trump v. DeSantis Matchup, Latinos Could be the Decider
A survey showed 41.7% of Latinos were pro-DeSantis and anti-Trump, 29% supported Trump and viewed DeSantis as an usurper, and only 15% were supportive of both.
Warnock campaign, allies try to squeeze out more Latino voters for runoff
"With Latinos making up 6% of the Georgia electorate ... they absolutely are going to be the decisive vote this cycle," a Latino vote expert told Newsweek.
Democrats slam 'arrogant myth' that Latinos would go to GOP in droves
"The reason we did well is because we invested in Latino voters," Democratic Representative Ruben Gallego said. "If you don't do it you will lose elections."
Ron DeSantis wins the Florida Latino vote, setting stage for 2024 clash
In crushing Florida Democrats, state Republicans believe DeSantis is on a collision course with Donald Trump for the Republican nomination in 2024.
What's next for Beto O'Rourke after devastating third straight loss?
"I just don't see a path for Beto. At some point the donor base says we reached in our pockets deeply three times for you and it's time to move on."
Inside the scramble In Nevada to preserve the Senate Democratic majority
"You need to have a range of 62% to 64% [Latino] support," a longtime veteran Nevada Democrat said, "and then you need to have turnout."
The Florida Race That Could Show Democrats The Way Forward With Latinos
We're one of the few bright spots," Congressional candidate Annette Taddeo told Newsweek, "creating the model for the future for Florida Democrats."
Democrats Edge Over Republicans With Latinos Lowest Since 1994, Poll Shows
The poll showed that the 21-point margin would be the closest Republicans have come with Latinos since 1994, and nearly half the 40-point advantage Democrats enjoyed during their blue wave year of 2018.
LGBTQ Groups Launch Ad Campaign Warning GOP Will Target Gay Rights Next
"Maybe what folks are saying about losing LGBT rights and democracy, maybe it's possible too," Ineke Mushovic of Wide Angle Research told Newsweek.
Democrats Boost Mark Kelly With New Ad Campaign Aimed at Latino Voters
Priorities USA and Somos Votantes are are also doing Nevada-specific outreach, as well as more get out the vote mobilization efforts in Michigan and Wisconsin for a combined $2.7 million campaign.
Why Isn't The First Latina U.S. Senator Doing Better With Latino Voters?
"Cortez Masto is going to live or die on her ability to communicate to Latinos what she has done to help them."
With Beto Trailing Abbott a Month Out, Supporters Mount Final Charge
"In Texas, changing the state is not easy," Mario Carrillo of America's Voice told Newsweek. "But the one who has come closest in 2018 is Beto."
Battle to Win the House Plays Out in 3 Key Border Districts in South Texas
Neither party can reliably say they will sweep all three congressional races, but Democrats feel confident they can win 2 of the 3.
Trailing Kemp in Georgia, Stacey Abrams Struggles for Support of Black Men
"Stacey Abrams doesn't have a Black man problem," said the founder of the Black Male Voter Project in Georgia. "The Democratic Party has a Black man problem."
Biden Blasts Abbott and DeSantis: 'Playing Politics With Human Beings'
President Biden called the high-profile busing of migrants to Northern cities by Republican governors Abbott and DeSantis "political stunts."
Latino Democratic Group Launches $5 Million Campaign to Get Latinas to Vote
The national campaign has a focus on states like Arizona and Nevada, where incumbents Senators Mark Kelly and Catherine Cortez Masto face critical races in November.
Beto O'Rourke Boosts Latino Outreach to Fuel Uphill Battle Against Abbott
The O'Rourke campaign, which Newsweek reported had staffers worried about "disappointing" Hispanic outreach in June, is now feeling buoyed by internal metrics.
Flores Hits Gonzalez in Texas Race: 2019 Comments Show 'Racist Colors'
"I'm just blown away he would say something like that," Mayra Flores told Newsweek. "He should know better."
Powerful Nevada Culinary Union is Back But GOP Sees 'Best Chance' in Decade
Democrats have longstanding infrastructure in Nevada but Republicans see an opening. "This is the best chance the GOP has had in the last decade for sure."
Democratic Donor Group Launches $15M Fund Before Midterms to Reach Latinos
"Latinos are the most persuadable group we have," said Tory Gavito, president of Way to Win. "Unless we're asking for their votes, we're going to lose."
Democrats Fret Over Low Black and Latino Voter Turnout in Florida Primaries
"White people over 50 drove Democratic turnout in this election," a grassroots Democratic organization said, "and communities of color are depressed."
Are There Enough 'Republicans for Beto' to Beat Greg Abbott?
"There's real power in showing up and holding a town hall, whether people are wearing a Beto T-shirt or a Trump hat," said O'Rourke spokesman Chris Evans.
Democrats See Possible Gavin Newsom Run Despite Biden Reelection Claims
"We are in a break-glass moment for our democracy, and right now we need any voice willing to highlight the extremism of the GOP," a Democratic strategist said.
Abbott Border Order Sparks Fears of 'Invasion' Rhetoric, Racial Profiling
"We're mindful that there's a target on our backs again," America's Voice told Newsweek. "It seems they haven't learned any lessons from the El Paso shooting."
Ruben Gallego Cranks Up Pressure on Kyrsten Sinema After End of Roe v. Wade
"This significantly increases the chance that he'll run against Sinema and makes it more likely he beats her," a veteran Arizona Democrat said.
Stacey Abrams Needs Voters of Color, But Joe Biden Could Drag Her Down
Abrams, who lost the Georgia governor's race to Kemp by less than 55,000 votes in 2018, must once again squeeze every possible vote out of communities of color.
Mayra Flores: Attacked By Democrats 'Because I Was Born In Mexico'
"I'm just making note of the fact that I'm running against someone who was born in Mexico and is now against other immigrants coming," Gonzalez told Newsweek in response to Flores.
Vicente Gonzalez: Mayra Flores 'Unqualified,' a 'Pawn' of GOP
Gonzalez called Flores "a pawn chosen by the Republican Party for a race they poured millions of dollars into for a seat that's going to last six months."
Beto Latino Outreach 'Disappointing,' While Abbott Won't Be 'Outspent'
"Everybody who has a mouth is telling us we need ads in Spanish," an O'Rourke aide told Newsweek.
