CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez Condemns Outside Interest Group Involvement in Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District Primary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

July 17, 2024

Contact: Karla Rodriguez

Karla@chcboldpac.com



CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez Condemns Outside Interest Group Involvement in Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District Primary


After Outside Interest Group Throws over $1 Million Against Raquel Terán, CHC BOLD PAC Doubles Down on Commitment to Electing the Only Latina in this Majority Latino District’s Race


Washington, D.C. - Today, CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez released the following statement regarding an outside interest group spending over $1 Million against Raquel Terán in Arizona’s 3rd congressional district, a Latino majority district that over half a million Latinos call home. 


“This is a blatant effort by an outside group to silence the voices of over half a million Latinos in a majority-Latino district in order to buy a seat in Congress. Raquel Terán has dedicated her career to championing the rights of Latinos across the state. Instead of supporting an exceptionally qualified Latina and the only one in the race, this group has decided to work against the Latino community by pouring in over $1 Million against her. This undermines the ability of Latinos to choose their own representative, and it undermines the progress BOLD PAC has spent decades fighting for,” said Chairwoman Linda Sánchez.


“It’s particularly appalling that in an attempt to deny the Latino community fair representation in Congress, this outside group has chosen to communicate in Spanish on a non-Latino candidate’s behalf. They are trying to convince voters that Yassamin Ansari understands the challenges working Latinos face, when the truth is she can't speak to their experiences. The only candidate who can do that is Raquel Terán.”



“Democrats must take Latino voters seriously in this election, especially in Arizona. So a massive effort to silence Latino voices in this crucial swing state begs the question: whose bidding is this outside group really doing? Instead, Democrats should be doubling down on their investments in Latina and Latino candidates like Raquel, who will energize Latino voters in November. Arizona has never had a Latina representative in Congress, giving the 3rd district – which is 65 percent Hispanic – an opportunity to make history this year. 


“BOLD PAC has a proud history of taking on the big fights, especially against outside groups determined to undermine Latino representation. We stand with over 40 elected Democrats, progressive organizations, and community leaders that have endorsed Raquel, including Senator Mark Kelly, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Unidos US, and the League of Conservation Voters Action Fund (LCV) as we recommit to doing everything we can to get Raquel to Congress. She is an extraordinarily qualified Latina who – like us – never backs down from a fight.” 



ABOUT RAQUEL TERÁN


Raquel Terán was born in Douglas, Arizona, and raised in Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico on the actual street that divides the United States from Mexico. She is a proud daughter of Mexican immigrants, a community organizer, and an advocate for Arizona’s working families. 



She has spent the majority of her career fighting against anti-immigrant Republican policies. In 2011, Raquel helped build a powerful coalition of Democrats, Republicans, Independents, Latinos, union members, educators, and youth activists to oust a sitting legislator – Senator Russell Pearce – author of the notorious SB 1070 “show me your papers law.” In 2016, she led the same coalition to reject Joe Arpaio.



In 2018, she was elected to the Arizona Legislature. As a state legislator, she helped protect the state's minimum wage, expand access to healthcare, and protect women’s right to choose. 



In 2022, Raquel brought her coalition together once again to reject GOP extremists like Kari Lake and help elect a Democratic Governor, Secretary of State, and Attorney General for the first time in decades. Raquel Terán has dedicated her career to fight for justice and equality, and she will continue that fight in Congress.



###


CHC BOLD PAC, the campaign arm of the Hispanic Caucus, was founded in 2001 to increase Latino representation in Congress. Since its founding, BOLD PAC has more than doubled the size of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.


_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA:
17 de julio de 2024
Contacto: Karla Rodriguez
Karla@chcboldpac.com



CHC BOLD PAC, Presidenta Linda Sánchez Condena la Involucración de Grupos de Interés Externos en las Primarias del 3er Distrito del Congreso de Arizona

Después de que un Grupo de Interés Externo Gasta más de $1 Millón Contra Raquel Terán, CHC BOLD PAC Redobla su Compromiso de Elegir a la Única Latina en la Elección de este Distrito de Mayoría Latina


Washington, D.C. -  Hoy, la presidenta de CHC BOLD PAC, Linda Sánchez, emitió la siguiente declaración sobre un grupo de interés externo que gasta más de $1 millón contra Raquel Terán en el 3er distrito del congreso de Arizona, un distrito de mayoría latina donde viven más de medio millón de latinos.


"Esto es un esfuerzo descarado por parte de un grupo externo para silenciar las voces de
más de medio millón de latinos en un distrito de mayoría latina con el fin de comprar un puesto en el Congreso. Raquel Terán ha dedicado su elección a defender los derechos de los latinos en todo el estado. En lugar de apoyar a una latina excepcionalmente cualificada y la única en la elección, este grupo ha decidido trabajar en contra de la comunidad latina invirtiendo más de $1 millón de dólares contra ella. Esto socava la capacidad de los latinos para elegir a su propio representante y socava el progreso por el cual BOLD PAC ha luchado durante décadas,” dijo la presidenta Linda Sánchez


"Es particularmente indignante que, en un intento por negar a la comunidad latina una representación justa en el Congreso, este grupo externo haya elegido comunicarse en español en nombre de una candidata que no es latina. Están tratando de convencer a los votantes de que Yassamin Ansari entiende los desafíos que enfrentan los latinos trabajadores, cuando la verdad es que no pueden hablar de sus experiencias. La única candidata que puede hacer eso es Raquel Terán.


"Los demócratas deben tomar en serio a los votantes latinos en esta elección, especialmente en Arizona. Así que un esfuerzo masivo para silenciar las voces latinas en este crucial estado clave plantea la pregunta: ¿a quién está realmente sirviendo este grupo externo? En cambio, los demócratas deberían redoblar sus inversiones en candidatos latinos como Raquel, que energiza a los votantes latinos en noviembre. Arizona nunca ha tenido una representante latina en el Congreso, dando al 3er distrito – que es
65 por ciento hispano – la oportunidad de hacer historia este año.


"BOLD PAC tiene un
orgulloso historial de enfrentar las grandes luchas, especialmente contra grupos externos decididos a socavar la representación latina. Apoyamos a más de 40 demócratas electos, organizaciones progresistas y líderes comunitarios que han respaldado a Raquel, incluyendo al senador Mark Kelly, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Unidos US y el League of Conservation Voters Action Fund (LCV) mientras nos comprometemos a hacer todo lo posible para llevar a Raquel al Congreso. Ella es una latina extraordinariamente calificada que – como nosotros – nunca se echa atrás en una pelea."


SOBRE RAQUEL TERÁN


Raquel Terán nació en Douglas, Arizona, y creció en Agua Prieta, Sonora, México, en la calle que divide a Estados Unidos de México. Es una orgullosa hija de inmigrantes mexicanos, una organizadora comunitaria y una defensora de las familias trabajadoras de Arizona.


Ha pasado la mayor parte de su carrera luchando contra las políticas republicanas antiinmigrantes. En 2011, Raquel ayudó a construir una poderosa coalición de demócratas, republicanos, independientes, latinos, miembros de sindicatos, educadores y activistas juveniles para destituir a un legislador en funciones, el senador Russell Pearce, autor de la notoria ley SB 1070 "muéstrame tus papeles." En 2016, lideró la misma coalición para rechazar a Joe Arpaio.


En 2018, fue elegida para la Legislatura de Arizona. Como legisladora estatal, ayudó a proteger el salario mínimo del estado, expandir el acceso a la atención médica y proteger el derecho de las mujeres a elegir.


En 2022, Raquel reunió a su coalición una vez más para rechazar a los extremistas del GOP como Kari Lake y ayudar a elegir un gobernador demócrata, un secretario de estado y un fiscal general por primera vez en décadas. Raquel Terán ha dedicado su carrera a luchar por la justicia y la igualdad, y continuará esa lucha en el Congreso.


###


CHC BOLD PAC, el brazo de campaña del Caucus Hispano, fue fundado en 2001 para aumentar la representación latina en el Congreso. Desde su fundación, BOLD PAC ha más que duplicado el tamaño del Caucus Hispano del Congreso.



By Bold . April 29, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 29, 2025 Contact: Karla Rodriguez Karla@chcboldpac.com BOLD PAC Chair Linda Sánchez Statement on Trump’s 100th Day in Office BOLD PAC Chair Linda Sánchez released the following statement on Donald Trump’s 100th day in office: "Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress have spent their first 100 days making life more expensive for working families — pushing reckless cuts to Social Security, threatening Medicaid, and unleashing chaotic tariffs that are squeezing everyday workers. Trump doesn’t understand what it’s like to worry about putting food on the table, affording a doctor’s visit, or keeping the lights on. But millions of working families do and they’re the ones feeling the pain of his disastrous agenda. Republicans have made it clear that they stand with Trump’s extreme agenda over our communities. In 2026, voters will hold them accountable." ### CHC BOLD PAC , the campaign arm of the Hispanic Caucus, was founded in 2001 to increase Latino representation in Congress. Since its founding, BOLD PAC has more than doubled the size of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.
By Bold . April 22, 2025
La Opinión: BOLD PAC rompe récord en recaudación con $3.8 millones para que demócratas recuperen Congreso
By Bold . April 22, 2025
La Opinión: BOLD PAC apoya a Marlene Galán-Woods para Distrito 01 de Arizona
By Bold . April 22, 2025
La Opinión: Representante Linda Sánchez es reelecta como presidenta de BOLD PAC
By Bold . April 22, 2025
La Opinión: Rubén Gallego gana posición en el Senado en Arizona para demócratas
By Bold . April 21, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 21, 2025 Contact: Karla Rodriguez Karla@chcboldpac.com BOLD PAC Endorses JoAnna Mendoza for Arizona’s 6th Congressional District WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of its commitment to expanding Latino representation in Congress, CHC BOLD PAC is proud to endorse JoAnna Mendoza for Arizona’s 6th Congressional District. A Marine Corps veteran, single mother, and the daughter of farmworkers, Mendoza embodies the grit and resilience of working families across Arizona. In just 60 days, she raised over $810,000—an impressive display of grassroots strength and undeniable momentum. Mendoza is the candidate to flip this seat and defeat Juan Ciscomani. “JoAnna Mendoza is exactly the kind of leader Washington needs right now – tough, tested, and rooted in community,” said CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez . “She has served our country with honor, and now she’s answering the call to serve again. Juan Ciscomani has spent his time in Congress pushing a dangerous far-right agenda, siding with MAGA extremists, and putting party loyalty over the needs of Arizonans. JoAnna is a battle-tested Marine and a proven leader who knows what true service means. She has what it takes to flip this seat and fight for Arizona’s working families.” "I’m honored to have the support of BOLD PAC — a powerful voice for Latino representation and working families,” said JoAnna Mendoza . “As a proud Latina, Marine veteran, and native Arizonan, I know what it means to fight for opportunity and equity. In Congress, I'm looking forward to standing with BOLD to deliver for our communities and ensure every family gets a fair shot.” ABOUT JOANNA MENDOZA JoAnna Mendoza is a Marine veteran, dedicated public servant, and single mother who has spent her life fighting for her country and her community. Raised in a rural Arizona farming community, she learned the values of hard work and resilience from an early age. Her family often struggled to make ends meet, relying on safety-net programs, shaping her deep commitment to public service. At 17, JoAnna joined the Marines, where she served multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. She became a Drill Instructor, training the next generation of service members. After 20 years of honorable service, she continued her public service as a congressional staffer, a school board member, and a veteran advocate. JoAnna will be a relentless advocate for working families, rural communities, veterans, education, health care, and Arizona’s natural environment. CHC BOLD PAC CHC BOLD PAC is the campaign arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) and is dedicated to increasing diversity in the House and Senate by helping more Latinos get elected. CHC BOLD PAC led an unprecedented effort in the 2024 cycle, investing $6.1 million in independent expenditures – the largest in its history. Additionally, the Our ‘Lucha War Room ,’ initiative, a first-of-its-kind rapid-response program to combat misinformation targeting Latinos, reached millions of voters with content in both Spanglish and Spanish and cut through the noise with culturally resonant messaging. Thanks to these efforts, BOLD PAC helped secure seven new Democratic Latino members of Congress. ### CHC BOLD PAC , the campaign arm of the Hispanic Caucus, was founded in 2001 to increase Latino representation in Congress. Since its founding, BOLD PAC has more than doubled the size of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.
By Bold . April 7, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 3, 2025 Contact: Karla Rodriguez Karla@chcboldpac.com BOLD PAC Shatters Q1 Fundraising Record, Raises Over $3.2 Million in Push to Take Back the House and Senate Washington, D.C. - BOLD PAC, the campaign arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, announced today that it raised over $3.2 million in the first quarter of 2025, marking its strongest Q1 fundraising total ever in an off-year. This record-breaking momentum underscores what Senator Cory Booker and Democrats across the country are saying: the fight to take back the House and Senate is on–and we are fired up. The $3.2 million raised this quarter significantly outpaces BOLD PAC’s Q1 totals in previous off-years. This includes the $2.01 million raised in the first quarter of 2017 when a sea of Democratic energy led the party to flip 43 seats in the House during Donald Trump’s first term. The record-breaking haul underscores how energized and mobilized Democrats are early in the midterm cycle. “Donald Trump is back in the White House, and our communities are already paying the price. He’s damaging our economy, rolling back our rights, threatening our Social Security and Medicare, and doubling down on the same extremist playbook that hurts working families,” said Chairwoman Linda Sánchez . “But we’re not backing down. This historic fundraising total shows how fired up the Democratic base is to hold him accountable. BOLD PAC is channeling that energy into action to protect our communities and take back the House and Senate next year.” ### CHC BOLD PAC , the campaign arm of the Hispanic Caucus, was founded in 2001 to increase Latino representation in Congress. Since its founding, BOLD PAC has more than doubled the size of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.
By Bold . March 19, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 18, 2025 Contact: Karla Rodriguez Karla@chcboldpac.com CHC BOLD PAC Endorses Marlene Galán-Woods in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District Washington D.C. - As part of its commitment to expanding Latino representation in Congress, today CHC BOLD PAC is endorsing Marlene Galán-Woods in AZ-01. CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez released the following statement on this endorsement: “As the daughter of immigrants from Cuba, Marlene Galán-Woods is committed to fighting tirelessly in defense of individual rights and liberties,” said CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez. “As a former broadcast journalist, she spent her career holding the corrupt and powerful accountable. A 36-year Arizona resident and mother of five, Marlene understands the challenges working families face. BOLD PAC is proud to endorse Marlene Galán-Woods for Congress in AZ-01.” “I'm honored to have the support of BOLD PAC. My parents immigrated from Cuba in the 60s in search of freedom and created a better life for their kids through hard work and sacrifice,” said Marlene Galán-Woods. “Now, we have a wannabe dictator threatening to tear down our country and complicit, silent members like David Schweikert helping them. We need fighters in this critical time and in Congress, I will stand up for Arizonans and protect our freedoms.” ABOUT MARLENE GALÁN-WOODS Marlene Galán-Woods is a longtime Arizona resident, former broadcast journalist, mother of five, and daughter of Cuban parents. She has spent her career holding the corrupt and powerful accountable and in 2022 she called out the lies and disinformation of the Republican party. Marlene served on Governor Katie Hobbs’ transition committee and, with her husband, founded the Mesa Arts Academy within the Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley, which is dedicated to improving the lives of Arizona children. CHC BOLD PAC CHC BOLD PAC is the campaign arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) and is dedicated to increasing diversity in the House and Senate by helping more Latinos get elected. CHC BOLD PAC led an unprecedented effort in the 2024 cycle, investing $6.1 million in independent expenditures – the largest in its history. Additionally, the Our ‘Lucha War Room ,’ initiative, a first-of-its-kind rapid-response program to combat misinformation targeting Latinos, reached millions of voters with content in both Spanglish and Spanish and cut through the noise with culturally resonant messaging. Thanks to these efforts, BOLD PAC helped secure seven new Democratic Latino members of Congress. ### CHC BOLD PAC , the campaign arm of the Hispanic Caucus, was founded in 2001 to increase Latino representation in Congress. Since its founding, BOLD PAC has more than doubled the size of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus
By Bold . March 13, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 13, 2025 Contact: Karla Rodriguez Karla@chcboldpac.com CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez Statement on the Passing of Representative Raúl Grijalva Washington, D.C. – CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez issued the following statement on the passing of Representative Raúl Grijalva:  “I am heartbroken by the passing of my friend and colleague, Representative Raúl Grijalva. He was a giant in the fight for working families, environmental rights, and the Latino community — dedicating decades to public service and fiercely advocating for Arizona’s 7th Congressional District. As a longtime Member of the Natural Resources Committee, Raúl fought to protect our environment, public lands, and Indigenous communities, ensuring future generations could enjoy and benefit from them. His absence will be deeply felt in Congress and across our BOLD familia. Raúl was more than a public servant; he was a mentor, a proud Latino leader, and a champion for those who needed him most. My thoughts are with his family, his constituents, and all who worked alongside him. May he rest in peace." ### CHC BOLD PAC , the campaign arm of the Hispanic Caucus, was founded in 2001 to increase Latino representation in Congress. Since its founding, BOLD PAC has more than doubled the size of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.
By Bold . March 6, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 05, 2025 Contact: Karla Rodriguez Karla@chcboldpac.com TRUMP’S FIRST MONTH HAS ONLY MADE LIFE MORE EXPENSIVE FOR AMERICANS WASHINGTON, D.C. – As President Trump delivered his first speech to a Joint Session of Congress, one fact is clear: his first month in office has done nothing to bring down costs for working families — in fact, he’s hurting their pocketbooks. Instead of fighting to lower prices at the grocery store, reduce the cost of prescription drugs, or lower the costs of housing, Trump has spent his time: Ignoring the spike in egg prices, with the national average hitting $5 in his first month back. Eggs shouldn’t be a luxury. Pressuring Republicans to pass a budget resolution that would cut $2 billion in federal Medicaid funds from each congressional district, gutting health care for 15.9 million Americans . Rolling back an executive order from the Biden administration to lower prescription drug prices to $2. Admitting—twice —that lowering costs and making life more affordable is not his top priority . “Donald Trump promised to help working Americans, but his first month back in the White House has been a disaster for their wallets,” said Chairwoman Linda Sánchez . “He’s proving once again that he’s only looking out for himself while Latino families foot the bill. BOLD PAC remains committed to electing leaders who will put working families first. We won’t let Trump’s disastrous policies go unchecked.” CHC BOLD PAC CHC BOLD PAC is the campaign arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) and is dedicated to increasing diversity in the House and Senate by helping more Latinos get elected. CHC BOLD PAC led an unprecedented effort in the 2024 cycle, investing $6.1 million in independent expenditures – the largest in BOLD’s history. Our ‘Lucha War Room,’ a first-of-its-kind rapid-response initiative, reached out to Latino voters with content in both Spanglish and Spanish, cutting through the noise with culturally resonant messaging. Thanks to these efforts, BOLD PAC helped secure seven new Democratic Latino members of Congress. ### CHC BOLD PAC , the campaign arm of the Hispanic Caucus, was founded in 2001 to increase Latino representation in Congress. Since its founding, BOLD PAC has more than doubled the size of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.
More Posts