The Voters Democrats Say Are Crucial to Flipping Texas

Young people who are unregistered or do not vote consistently are the focus of an ambitious new push to turn Texas blue, a long-elusive goal for Democrats.

HOUSTON — Cristina Tzintzún-Ramirez is convinced she knows the secret to turning Texas blue.

Young people.

When she applied to lead NextGen America, a liberal group backed by the billionaire and former presidential candidate Tom Steyer, she made two things clear. She was not leaving Austin, and the organization would have to spend time and money in Texas.