The issue tends to benefit Democrats, even in states like Arizona, which has undergone a major demographic shift with the arrival of more families from progressive states like California.

The Republicans' onslaught against immigration ahead of the mid-term elections in the United States has failed to stop demographic changes in traditionally conservative states, which are increasingly lean more toward victory for the Democrats.

Political experts say Hispanic voters and independents could be the deciding factor on which party takes control of Congress

"I'm on fire for the republican part because that's the party that doesn't give you false promises."

The economy is top of mind for minorities, especially Nevada's Latinos. In Las Vegas, many of them work in low-wage jobs in hotels and restaurants. Inflation and high rents are major concerns. What role will minority voters play in the midterm elections and — and what will unions play?

Voters have 8 days now left to decide which party controls Congress, and the balance of power in the Senate could come down to just a few key states, one of them is Nevada. 

The Latino vote in Nevada could determine the outcome of the close Senate race there, with the GOP hoping gains made by former president Donald Trump in that community in 2020 will lead to a victory in the 2022 midterms.

A short drive from the bright lights and buzz of the Las Vegas Strip, around 300 casino workers sit on trellis tables in a crowded union hall bundling flyers into their satchels. They are preparing to canvas for Catherine Cortez Masto, Nevada’s embattled Democrat, and the first Latina senator in history.