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.
Nevada top 2024 battleground target from senate to president, GOP says
"Nevada is a Biden state that looks increasingly like we have a shot at flipping," the Republican National Committee told Newsweek.
Republicans are targeting House Democrats where Latino voters will be key
"Republicans are making inroads with Latinos throughout the country and we will be playing offense from Colorado to Nevada and beyond," the NRCC told Newsweek
Latino Dems who beat swing state election deniers will run 2024 elections
"The fact that we were sane and reasonable and civilized has a lot more to do with our wins than being Latino," said Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes.
Harry Reid's machine takes control again in Nevada, a boon for Dems in 2024
"What it means for candidates and national Democrats is that they don't have to worry about this going into 2024," a Nevada political observer told Newsweek.
Julian Castro: Family detention an 'abandonment' of Biden campaign promise
"It's more than a huge disappointment," Castro said of Biden's reported immigration plan. "It's an abandonment of what he promised during the campaign."
Conservative Spanish-language networks race to influence Latinos in 2024
"Everything is center to the left, nothing is center-right in Spanish at the national level," the head of Americano said. "That's free speech imbalance."
Ruben Gallego looks to maintain early momentum to defeat Kyrsten Sinema
"The way Gallego holds the momentum so he stands a chance," a Democratic campaign strategist said. "It really is about all the allies across the state."
Republicans run risk of losing Latino voter gains by targeting asylum
"Republicans are making gains with Latino voters," says a prominent political strategist. "Now is not the time for a bill that shuts down the asylum system."
Ruben Gallego set to launch Senate campaign against Kyrsten Sinema
Gallego will announce his 2024 Senate campaign to challenge Sinema on Monday with a video filmed in his home district, Newsweek has learned first.
Democrats have answer to 'Latino men problem': Recruit them as candidates
"Latino men don't see enough Latino Democrats to say 'that person represents me,'" Colin Rogero, a Democratic media consultant, told Newsweek.
Bolsonaro has Biden over barrel as calls rise for his expulsion from U.S.
There are "very clear connections" between Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro, and between Steve Bannon and Bolsonaro, Representative Joaquin Castro told Newsweek.
Ruben Gallego: January 6 coup attempt won't be last, Next will be 'legal'
"We were able to stave them off this [election] cycle," Gallego said. "We need to worry about next cycle. We need to worry about a lot of things."
Dems, allies acknowledge saving DACA may require border security tradeoff
"This past election cycle in Arizona and Nevada the Latino community made their voices heard at the ballot box," said Hector Sanchez Barba. "Latino voters want to get immigration reform done."
As Sinema dumps the Dems, Rep. Ruben Gallego gears up run for her seat
"[Sinema] is acting in her own self-interest and in the interest of people with money, so Democrats have to start early and unify," an organizer said.
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."
