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CHC BOLD PAC Announces First Slate of Congressional Endorsements for the 2022 Midterms



CHC BOLD PAC Announces First Slate of Congressional Endorsements for the 2022 Midterms



 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Diana Castaneda                     

diana@chcboldpac.com


Washington, D.C. - As part of its commitment to expanding Latino representation in Congress while defending the Democratic majority in the House of Representatives, today CHC BOLD PAC is endorsing four Latino candidates in key districts across the country -- Daniel Hernandez (AZ-02), Tony Vargas (NE-02), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), and John Lira (TX-23). These are the first candidate endorsements BOLD PAC has made for the 2022 midterm elections. 


“BOLD PAC is proud to endorse these four Latino Democrats who will fight to ensure that the issues most relevant to our communities – such as good-paying jobs, healthcare, and the opportunity to get ahead – are well-represented in Congress,” said ​​CHC BOLD PAC Chairman Ruben Gallego. “At a time when our nation needs transformational leaders in Washington, BOLD PAC is proud to stand with these candidates who share our values, are committed to putting families first, and who are running strong campaigns that can win.” 


BOLD PAC is dedicated to increasing diversity in the House and Senate. In 2020, BOLD PAC helped elect two new Latino Members to the House -- Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez, the first Latina to represent New Mexico’s 3rd district, and Congressman Ritchie Torres, the first openly LGBTQ+ Afro-Latino. BOLD PAC also helped send two new Latinos to the Senate -- Senators Ben Ray Lujan and Alex Padilla. Additionally, BOLD PAC played an integral role in protecting the Democratic majority by​​ endorsing 117 candidates across the country and contributing $1 million directly to their campaigns. These efforts helped elect and re-elect 45 Members of Congress.


Daniel Hernandez (AZ-02)


Daniel Hernandez is a State Representative and former school board president who has been a tireless fighter for education, reproductive health care, survivors of sexual assault, and LGBTQ+ Americans. He is the son of a Mexican immigrant and is a first generation college graduate. He knows the everyday realities working families face and in Congress, he will be the kind of leader that will put politics aside and fight for issues that matter to them.


Tony Vargas (NE-02)


Tony Vargas is a State Senator and made history in 2016 by becoming the first Latino to be outright elected to the Nebraska Legislature. He’s the son of Peruvian immigrants who worked hard in the manufacturing industry. He knows first hand what it means to struggle to make ends meet and understands the urgency of solving the critical issues that Nebraskans face today.


Andrea Salinas (OR-06)


Andrea Salinas is a State Representative in Oregon’s legislature. Her father immigrated to the U.S. from Mexico in 1950 and with hard work, paved a path into the middle class for her family. Andrea has continued that legacy for Oregon, fighting for affordable quality health care, an economy that works for everyone, and clean air, land, and water. She knows the value and virtue of working hard and is running for Congress to ensure that working families have the same opportunities she did to pursue their dreams and build a better future.


John Lira (TX-23)


John Lira has spent his adult life serving the United States, first as a Marine in Iraq and then in AmeriCorps, the Small Business Administration, and the National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service. As a Mexican-American veteran, he understands the value of hard work and the need to fight for a better future that leaves no one behind.



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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 almost doubled the size of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. 





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CHC BOLD PAC Anuncia la Primera Lista de Respaldos al Congreso para las Elecciones de Medio Término de 2022



PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA

Contacto: Diana Castaneda

diana@chcboldpac.com


Washington, D.C. – Como parte de su compromiso por expandir la representación latina en el Congreso, mientras defiende la mayoría demócrata en la Cámara de Representantes, hoy CHC BOLD PAC anuncia su respaldo a cuatro candidatos latinos en distritos clave de todo el país: Daniel Hernandez (AZ-02), Tony Vargas (NE-02), Andrea Salinas (OR-06) y John Lira (TX-23). Estos son los primeros respaldos de candidatos que BOLD PAC hace para las elecciones de medio término de 2022.


“BOLD PAC se enorgullece en respaldar a estos cuatro demócratas latinos que lucharán para garantizar que los temas más relevantes para nuestras comunidades, como trabajos bien pagados, atención médica y la oportunidad de salir adelante, estén bien representados en el Congreso”, dijo Rubén Gallego, presidente de CHC BOLD PAC. “En un momento en que nuestra nación necesita líderes transformadores en Washington, BOLD PAC se enorgullece en apoyar a estos candidatos que comparten nuestros valores, están comprometidos a poner a las familias como prioridad y están llevando a cabo campañas sólidas que pueden ganar”.


BOLD PAC se dedica a aumentar la diversidad en la Cámara y el Senado. En 2020, BOLD PAC ayudó a elegir a dos nuevos miembros latinos en la Cámara: la Congresista Teresa Leger Fernandez, la primera latina en representar al tercer distrito de Nuevo México y el Congresista Ritchie Torres, el primer afrolatino abiertamente LGBTQ +. BOLD PAC también ayudó a enviar dos nuevos latinos al Senado: los Senadores Ben Ray Lujan y Alex Padilla. Además, BOLD PAC jugó un papel integral en la protección de la mayoría demócrata al respaldar a 117 candidatos en todo el país y contribuir con $1 millón de dólares directamente a sus campañas. Estos esfuerzos ayudaron a elegir y reelegir a 45 miembros del Congreso.


Daniel Hernández (AZ-02)


Daniel Hernández es un representante estatal y ex presidente de la junta escolar que ha sido un luchador incansable por la educación, la atención de la salud reproductiva, los sobrevivientes de agresión sexual y los estadounidenses LGBTQ +. Es hijo de un inmigrante mexicano y es un graduado universitario de primera generación. Conoce las realidades cotidianas que enfrentan las familias trabajadoras y en el Congreso será el tipo de líder que dejará a un lado las disputas políticas y luchará por los problemas que les importan a las familias.


Tony Vargas (NE-02)


Tony Vargas es senador estatal e hizo historia en 2016 al convertirse en el primer latino en ser elegido directamente para la Legislatura de Nebraska. Es hijo de inmigrantes peruanos que trabajaron duro en la industria manufacturera. Él sabe de primera mano lo que significa luchar para llegar a fin de mes y comprende la urgencia de resolver los problemas críticos que enfrentan los habitantes de Nebraska en la actualidad.



Andrea Salinas (OR-06)


Andrea Salinas es representante estatal en la legislatura de Oregon. Su padre emigró a los Estados Unidos desde México en 1950 y con su arduo trabajo, abrió un camino hacia la clase media para su familia. Andrea ha continuado ese legado para Oregon, luchando por una atención médica de calidad asequible, una economía que funcione para todos, al igual que aire, tierra y agua limpios. Ella conoce el valor y la virtud de trabajar duro y se postula para el Congreso, para garantizar que las familias trabajadoras tengan las mismas oportunidades que ella, para perseguir sus sueños y construir un futuro mejor.


John Lira (TX-23)


John Lira ha pasado su vida sirviendo a los Estados Unidos, primero como infante de marina en Irak, luego en AmeriCorps, la Administración de Pequeñas Empresas y la Comisión Nacional de Servicio Militar, Nacional y Público. Como veterano mexicano-estadounidense, comprende el valor de trabajar duro y la necesidad de luchar por un futuro mejor, sin dejar a nadie atrás.


 

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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 casi duplicado el tamaño del Caucus Hispano del Congreso.






By Bold . 04 Mar, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 28, 2024 Contact: Diana Castañeda Diana@chcboldpac.com Latinas Won’t Forget Extreme Republicans Attacking Reproductive Freedoms and Access to IVF Washington D.C. - Today, CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez issued the following statement regarding the hypocrisy of extreme House Republicans who are determined to take away reproductive freedom and access to IVF from Latinas: "Since the fall of Roe v. Wade , Republicans have taken advantage of the green light to roll over women’s freedoms. Working families won't forget in November that 125 House Republicans backed the Life at Conception Act to impose similar restrictions on IVF and fertility treatments as the Alabama Supreme Court ruling. Women, and especially Latinas, are suffering under the hand of Republican extremism, more than half of adult Latinas in the U.S. are of childbearing age.” said CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez. “ Every time they get the chance, they rip any freedom women have over their lives, their health, their autonomy, and their path to motherhood to shreds. Republicans can’t treat women across the country with such blatant disregard and still expect to win this November.” The list of 125 House Republicans who co-sponsored the Life at Conception Act include: Don Bacon (NE-02) Yvette Herrell (NM-02) Mayra Flores (TX-34) David Valadao (CA-21) Michelle Steel (CA-45) The hypocrisy of extreme Republicans on abortion and reproductive care is astounding. For example, Michelle Steel used IVF to start her own family. But then she tried to close the door on other’s ability to use it. Now, she is attempting to backtrack her support, despite co-sponsoring legislation in line with this extreme ruling.
By Bold . 28 Feb, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 27, 2024 Contact: Diana Castañeda Diana@chcboldpac.com CHC BOLD PAC Endorses Emily Randall in Washington's 6th Congressional District Washington D.C. - As part of its commitment to expanding Latino representation in Congress, today CHC BOLD PAC is endorsing Emily Randall in WA-06. CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez released the following statement on this endorsement: “Emily Randall is the clear choice for Washington’s 6th District. As a former leader at Planned Parenthood and a champion for middle and working class people in the Senate, Emily is the only candidate we trust to stand up to extremism, defend reproductive freedom, and put hard working Washingtonians over corporations,” said CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez . “Emily Randall will make history as the first out LGTBQ Latina ever elected to Congress. BOLD PAC is honored to stand behind her.” ABOUT EMILY RANDALL Born and raised in Washington’s 6th Congressional District, Emily Randall is the proud product of a union, working-class family–like many in the 6th District. She is fueled by her family’s experiences. When her sister Olivia, born with complex disabilities, received access to newly expanded Medicaid, Emily became a fierce advocate for quality, affordable healthcare. And as the first in her family to attend a four-year college, Emily knows the importance of education that aligns with the community’s needs and leads to family-wage jobs. Emily’s legislative track record proves she doesn’t just talk the talk, she gets results and wins the toughest races. In 2018 and 2022, Emily won the most competitive state senate district in Washington by focusing on the most important issues and her track record of success. In Congress, Emily will fight for affordable and accessible healthcare, including reproductive freedom for all; common-sense gun reform; a just transition to a green economy; and affordable education, job training, and apprenticeship programs. Emily’s ready to go beyond partisan politics and focus on the practical solutions that address the dynamic needs of the 6th District. CHC BOLD PAC BOLD PAC is the campaign arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) and is dedicated to increasing diversity in the House and Senate by getting more Latinos and Latinas elected. In 2022, BOLD PAC elected the largest Democratic CHC in history, bringing nine new Latinos to the House, including four in seats that were picked up by House Democrats. This was the result of over $6 Million in direct investments for Latino candidates, the largest sum in the organization’s history. Additionally, BOLD PAC played an integral role in protecting the Democratic majority in the Senate by helping re-elect Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, the first and only Latina in the Senate. ### 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 almost doubled the size of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. PARA DISTRIBUCIÓN INMEDIATA: Febrero 27, 2024 Contacto: Diana Castañeda Diana@chcboldpac.com CHC BOLD PAC Respalda a Emily Randall en la Distrito Congresional de WA-06 Washington D.C. - Como parte de su compromiso por ampliar la representación latina en el Congreso, hoy CHC BOLD PAC respalda a Emily Randall en WA-06. La presidenta del CHC BOLD PAC, Linda Sánchez, emitió la siguiente declaración sobre este respaldo: “Emily Randall es la elección clara para el sexto distrito congresional de Washington. Como ex líder de Planned Parenthood y defensora de la clase media y trabajadora en el Senado, Emily es la única candidata en la que confiamos para enfrentar el extremismo, defender la libertad reproductiva y poner a los trabajadores de Washington por encima de las corporaciones”, dijo la presidenta de CHC BOLD PAC, Linda Sánchez. “Emily Randall hará historia como la primera latina LGTBQ elegida para el Congreso. BOLD PAC se siente honrado en apoyarla”. ACERCA DE EMILY RANDALL Nacida y criada en el sexto distrito del Congreso de Washington, Emily Randall es el orgulloso producto de una familia sindicalizada de clase trabajadora, como muchas en el sexto distrito. Se siente impulsada por las experiencias de su familia. Cuando su hermana Olivia, quien nació con discapacidades complejas, obtuvo acceso al recién ampliado Medicaid, Emily se convirtió en una firme defensora de una atención médica de bajo costo y de calidad. Y como la primera de su familia en asistir a una universidad, Emily conoce la importancia de una educación que se alinee con las necesidades de la comunidad y conduzca a empleos con salarios bien pagados. El historial legislativo de Emily demuestra que ella no sólo habla lo que dice, sino que obtiene resultados y gana las carreras más difíciles. En 2018 y 2022, Emily ganó el distrito del Senado estatal más competitivo de Washington al centrarse en los temas más importantes y su historial de éxito. En el Congreso, Emily luchará por una atención sanitaria accesible y de bajo costo, incluida la libertad reproductiva para todos; reforma de sentido común en materia de armas; una transición justa hacia una economía verde; y programas asequibles de educación, capacitación laboral y aprendizaje. Emily está lista para ir más allá de la política partidista y centrarse en soluciones prácticas que aborden las necesidades dinámicas del 6.º Distrito. CHC BOLD PAC BOLD PAC es el brazo de campaña del Caucus Hispano del Congreso (CHC) y se dedica a aumentar la diversidad en la Cámara y el Senado, logrando que más latinos y latinas sean elegidos. En 2022, BOLD PAC ayudó a elegir al CHC demócrata más grande de la historia, trayendo a nueve nuevos latinos a la Cámara, incluidos cuatro en escaños que fueron obtenidos por los demócratas de la Cámara. Este fue el resultado de más de $6 millones en inversiones directas para candidatos latinos, la suma más grande en la historia de la organización. Además, BOLD PAC jugó un papel integral en la protección de la mayoría demócrata en el Senado al ayudar a reelegir a la senadora Catherine Cortez Masto, la primera y única latina en el Senado. ### 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 casi duplicado el tamaño del Caucus Hispano del Congreso.
By Bold . 27 Feb, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 20, 2024 Contact: Diana Castaneda Diana@chcboldpac.com ICYMI: NPR Highlights CHC BOLD PAC’s “Groundbreaking” War Room Exposing MAGA Republicans BOLD PAC is at the forefront of Democrats’ Latino outreach strategy launching Our Lucha War Room to boost candidates in key congressional races In Case You Missed It : CHC BOLD PAC – the campaign arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus – was recently highlighted in NPR for being at the forefront of combating misinformation targeting Latino voters through the launch of its new vigorous offensive effort, “Our Lucha War Room.” The outlet also emphasizes how BOLD PAC is leading Democrats’ Latino outreach strategy by launching a “groundbreaking” war room using Spanish and Spanglish to boost candidates in key congressional races. The first of its kind rapid response war room is backed by a six-figure initial budget.  ROLL CALL: Latina candidates plan abortion rights push D a niela Altimari | January 2, 2024 Key Excerpts: BOLD PAC Executive Director Victoria McGroary: BOLD PAC, the campaign arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, plans to “lean in very hard” on the issue [of reproductive rights] this cycle, said Victoria McGroary , the group’s executive director. “We know that we are on the right side of the argument,” she said. “We know that voters hate the Republican position and that it is key to our path to victory.” “We know that Latinos want all the options on the table,” McGroary said. “This is [true] even among individual voters who may be more conservative in their own lives. Ultimately, they believe that this is a decision reserved for them and the people that they care about. They do not, in any way, shape or form, want politicians making that decision for them.” BOLD PAC Endorsed Candidate Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (FL Senate): “It’s not only Democrats or independents — I have had conversations with Republican women [who say] that this is an issue that will bring them to the polls,” Florida Senate candidate Debbie Mucarsel-Powell said. “They’re not going to allow politicians to be in their visit with their doctor or in their bedroom telling them what they can or cannot do.” “This is the kind of control and extremism that we see in Latin American regimes, not here in the United States of America,” Mucarsel-Powell said. BOLD PAC Endorsed Candidate Allyson Muñiz Damikolas CA-40: “I think voters see this as a complex issue,” CA-40 candidate Allyson Muñiz Damikolas said. “And as a Latina, as someone who grew up in a Catholic family … I’m able to communicate this kind of complexity to voters in this district, and especially to women.” BOLD PAC Endorsed Candidate Michelle Vallejo TX-15: “Nobody other than [a] woman and her health care providers should be the ones making that decision,” TX-15 candidate Michelle Vallejo said. “It’s not right for politicians like [Texas Gov.] Greg Abbott or Monica De La Cruz or [Texas Sen.] Ted Cruz to be involved in these very private decisions.” Vallejo is one of at least seven Latina Democrats running for Congress in 2024 who have made access to abortion a cornerstone of their campaign. Republican vulnerabilities on abortion were exposed last month, when a Texas woman named Kate Cox was barred from obtaining an abortion after discovering that her fetus had a fatal genetic disorder. “We’re not talking about hypotheticals anymore,” Vallejo said. “This is a very real issue that is directly putting women and families in danger.” CHC BOLD PAC BOLD PAC is the campaign arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) and is dedicated to increasing diversity in the House and Senate by getting more Latinos and Latinas elected. In 2022, BOLD PAC elected the largest Democratic CHC in history, bringing nine new Latinos to the House, including four in seats that were picked up by House Democrats. This was the result of over $6 Million in direct investments for Latino candidates, the largest sum in the organization’s history. Additionally, BOLD PAC played an integral role in protecting the Democratic majority in the Senate by helping re-elect Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, the first and only Latina in the Senate. ### 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 . 15 Feb, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 15, 2023 Contact: Diana Castaneda Diana@chcboldpac.com CHC BOLD PAC Launches “Our Lucha War Room” to Expose MAGA Republicans Spreading Lies to Latino Voters This first of its kind rapid response effort in Spanish and Spanglish is backed by a six-figure budget Washington D.C. - Today, CHC BOLD PAC – the campaign arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus – launched “Our Lucha War Room,” the first of its kind rapid response war room to reach out to Latino voters with content in Spanglish and Spanish. This vigorous offensive effort is backed by a six-figure budget, and includes research and communications staff dedicated to combating disinformation targeting Latinos, holding MAGA Republicans accountable for their extreme anti-Latino agenda, and positioning BOLD’s endorsed Latina and Latino candidates for victory in the 2024 elections. “We’re thrilled to announce “Our Lucha War Room,” to expose MAGA Republicans' disinformation machinery. They are determined to do anything to obtain power and mislead Latino voters -- including spreading lies regarding reproductive rights , taking credit for bills they voted against, doubling down on voter-suppression tactics, and undermining our democracy,” said CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez. “ Latino voters deserve better representation, and not MAGA liars whose extreme anti-Latino agenda is taken straight from Trump's playbook. Our community deserves a diverse Congress that reflects the values and experiences of all of us.” BOLD PAC’s 2024 offensive target list includes 12 MAGA Republicans, whose districts are key to increase Latino representation in Congress: Kari Lake (AZ Senate) WATCH - "MAGA Mentirosa" exposing Kari Lake Rick Scott (FL Senate) David Valadao (CA-22) David Schweikert (AZ-01) Young Kim (CA-40) Michelle Steel (CA-45) Don Bacon (NE-02) Yvette Herrell (NM-02) Mike Erickson (OR-06) Monica de la Cruz (TX-15) Mayra Flores (TX-34) Joe Kent (WA-03) Innovative digital outreach is critical to engaging with Latino voters, 63% of Latinos in the United States speak Spanglish at least sometimes in their day-to-day life and 86% of them use Youtube . That's why Our Lucha War Room will publish the entirety of its content in Spanish and Spanglish to reach every generation of Latinos and will post its content on BOLD’s social media and Youtube channel. There’s so much at stake in these elections, and more than 36 million Latinos are eligible to vote , over half of which are Latinas. Our Latino community deserves access to accurate information to make informed decisions and the best way to fight the MAGA Republican disinformation campaign is to hold them accountable for their lies. CHC BOLD PAC BOLD PAC is the campaign arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) and is dedicated to increasing diversity in the House and Senate by getting more Latinos and Latinas elected. In 2022, BOLD PAC elected the largest Democratic CHC in history, bringing nine new Latinos to the House, including four in seats that were picked up by House Democrats. This was the result of over $6 Million in direct investments for Latino candidates, the largest sum in the organization’s history. Additionally, BOLD PAC played an integral role in protecting the Democratic majority in the Senate by helping re-elect Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, the first and only Latina in the Senate. ### 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 DISTRIBUCIÓN INMEDIATA: Febrero 15, 2023 Contacto: Diana Castaneda Diana@chcboldpac.com CHC BOLD PAC lanza “Our Lucha War Room” para exponer a los republicanos Trumpistas y extremistas que difunden mentiras a los votantes latinos Este esfuerzo de respuesta rápida, es el primero en su tipo en español y spanglish, respaldado por un presupuesto de seis cifras. Washington D.C - Hoy CHC BOLD PAC, el brazo de la campaña del Caucus Hispano del Congreso, lanza “Our Lucha War Room,” el primer esfuerzo de su tipo dirigido a los votantes latinos, con contenido en Spanglish y Español. Este vigoroso esfuerzo ofensivo está respaldado por un presupuesto de seis cifras, e incluye personal adicional de comunicaciones dedicado a combatir la desinformación dirigida hacia los Latinos. “Our Lucha War Room” busca exponer a los republicanos Trumpistas por su agenda extrema y antilatina, al igual que posicionar a las candidatas latinas y candidatos latinos apoyados por BOLD PAC, para que ganen en las elecciones de 2024. “Estamos encantados en anunciar “Our Lucha War Room”, para exponer la maquinaria de desinformación de los republicanos Trumpistas extremistas. “Ellos están determinados a hacer cualquier cosa para obtener el poder y desinformar a los votantes latinos, incluso difundiendo mentiras acerca de los derechos reproductivos , tomando crédito por las leyes que ellos mismos votaron en contra, redoblando las tácticas de supresión de votantes y socavando nuestra democracia”, dijo la Presidenta CHC BOLD PAC Linda Sánchez. “Los votantes latinos merecen una mejor representación y no republicanos Trumpistas mentirosos cuya agenda extrema antilatina es tomada directamente del manual de Trump. Nuestra comunidad merece un Congreso diverso que refleje los valores y las experiencias de todos nosotros.” La lista de objetivos ofensivos de BOLD PAC 2024 que incluye a 12 Republicanos Trumpistas extremistas, cuyos distritos son clave para aumentar la representación latina en el Congreso: Kari Lake (AZ Senate) VIDEO - "MAGA Mentirosa" exponiendo Kari Lake Rick Scott (FL Senate) David Valadao (CA-22) David Schweikert (AZ-01) Young Kim (CA-40) Michelle Steel (CA-45) Don Bacon (NE-02) Yvette Herrell (NM-02) Mike Erickson (OR-06) Monica de la Cruz (TX-15) Mayra Flores (TX-34) Joe Kent (WA-03) El alcance digital innovador es fundamental para interactuar con los votantes latinos: el 63% de los latinos en Estados Unidos habla spanglish al menos algunas veces durante el día y el 86% de ellos usa Youtube. Es por eso que “Our Lucha War Room” publicará la totalidad de su contenido en español y spanglish para llegar a cada generación de latinos y publicará su contenido en las redes sociales y el canal de YouTube de BOLD PAC. Hay mucho en juego en estas elecciones y más de 36 millones de latinos son elegibles para votar, más de la mitad de los cuales son latinas. Nuestra comunidad latina merece acceso a información precisa para tomar decisiones informadas y la mejor manera de luchar contra la campaña de desinformación republicana extremista, es responsabilizarlos por sus mentiras. CHC BOLD PAC BOLD PAC es el brazo de campaña del Caucus Hispano del Congreso (CHC) y se dedica a aumentar la diversidad en la Cámara y el Senado, logrando que más latinos y latinas sean elegidos. En 2022, BOLD PAC ayudó a elegir al CHC demócrata más grande de la historia, trayendo a nueve nuevos latinos a la Cámara, incluidos cuatro en escaños que fueron obtenidos por los demócratas de la Cámara. Este fue el resultado de más de $6 millones en inversiones directas para candidatos latinos, la suma más grande en la historia de la organización. Además, BOLD PAC jugó un papel integral en la protección de la mayoría demócrata en el Senado al ayudar a reelegir a la senadora Catherine Cortez Masto, la primera y única latina en el Senado. ### CHC BOLD PAC, el brazo de campaña del Hispanic Caucus, 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 . 05 Feb, 2024
PARA DISTRIBUCIÓN INMEDIATA: Enero 29 2024 Contact: Diana Castañeda Diana@chcboldpac.com Si Te Lo Perdiste: Candidatos latinos apoyados por BOLD PAC son destacados en E l Tiempo Latino y La Opinión E stos líderes latinos lucharán por las familias trabajadoras en el Congreso
By Bold . 05 Feb, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 23, 2024 Contact: Diana Castañeda Diana@chcboldpac.com CHC BOLD PAC Announces New 2024 Endorsements Washington D.C. - As part of its commitment to expanding representation in Congress, today CHC BOLD PAC is endorsing Sam Liccardo in CA-16 and Eddy Morales in OR-03 . CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez released the following statement on this endorsement: "As Mayor of San José, Sam Liccardo led the way on innovative solutions to the high cost of housing, homelessness, improving our schools, and making every community safer. BOLD PAC is proud to endorse him for CA-16 so he can bring that experience to Congress and be a strong voice for our cities and communities. Sam knows what it takes to build coalitions and make real progress and I look forward to working with him as part of California's delegation to Congress," said CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez. “I’m proud to announce that BOLD PAC is endorsing Eddy Morales for Congress,” said CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez. “Eddy’s powerful story - as the child of a single immigrant mother - is the embodiment of the American Dream. Eddy has made a career of delivering for the people of Oregon - and his movement driven campaign and community-centered approach to governing is exactly what Congress needs today. BOLD PAC is dedicated to ensuring that Eddy and the voice of the people he represents are heard in Washington." ABOUT SAM LICCARDO Sam Liccardo is a solution-oriented public servant who has dedicated his career to taking on his city’s biggest challenges. Elected as the 65th mayor of San José, California, Liccardo has spent his years in public service successfully leading movements to boost the minimum wage, address and alleviate homelessness, put first-generation students on a path towards a college education, and fight for reproductive freedoms. Before becoming mayor, Liccardo worked to protect women and children as an prosecutor for felony crimes of sexual assault and exploitation. He is a graduate of Harvard Law School, Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, and Georgetown University. He lives in San José with his wife Jessica García-Kohl. ABOUT EDDY MORALES Eddy Morales is a small business owner, community organizer, and City Council member representing Gresham, Oregon. The child of a single mother born in Mexico, Morales understands the struggles of working families and experienced firsthand how public benefits and community support can help break the cycle of poverty and improve a person’s life. Morales has dedicated himself to giving back to Oregon by using his position in public office to advocate for healthcare access, affordable housing, worker’s rights, and ending gun violence. Since 2003 he has helped raise over $60 million in support of these efforts. He graduated from the University of Oregon where he studied Spanish, Public Policy, and Management. He has spent decades as a community organizer working to uplift underprivileged and historically underrepresented groups. CHC BOLD PAC BOLD PAC is the campaign arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) and is dedicated to increasing diversity in the House and Senate by getting more Latinos and Latinas elected. In 2022, BOLD PAC elected the largest Democratic CHC in history, bringing nine new Latinos to the House, including four in seats that were picked up by House Democrats. This was the result of over $6 Million in direct investments for Latino candidates, the largest sum in the organization’s history. Additionally, BOLD PAC played an integral role in protecting the Democratic majority in the Senate by helping re-elect Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, the first and only Latina in the Senate. ### 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 almost doubled the size of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. PARA DISTRIBUCIÓN INMEDIATA: Enero 23, 2024 Contacto: Diana Castañeda Diana@chcboldpac.com CHC BOLD PAC anuncia nuevos respaldos a candidatos para 2024 Washington D.C. - Como parte de su compromiso para ampliar la representación en el Congreso, hoy CHC BOLD PAC anuncia su respaldo a Sam Liccardo en CA-16 y a Eddy Morales en OR-03. La presidenta de CHC BOLD PAC, Linda Sánchez, emitió la siguiente declaración sobre estos apoyos: "Como alcalde de San José, Sam Liccardo lideró el camino a soluciones innovadoras para el alto costo de vivienda y la crisis de personas sin hogar, mejorando nuestras escuelas y haciendo nuestras comunidades más seguras. BOLD PAC se enorgullece en apoyarlo para CA-16 para que pueda traer su experiencia al Congreso y ser una voz fuerte para nuestras ciudades y comunidades. Sam sabe lo que se necesita para construir coaliciones y lograr un progreso real, espero trabajar con él como parte de la delegación de California al Congreso", dijo la presidenta de CHC BOLD PAC, Linda Sánchez. “Me enorgullece anunciar que BOLD PAC respalda a Eddy Morales para el Congreso”, dijo la presidenta de CHC BOLD PAC, Linda Sánchez. “La poderosa historia de Eddy, como hijo de una madre soltera inmigrante, es la encarnación del sueño americano. Eddy ha construido su carrera ayudando al pueblo de Oregón, y su campaña impulsada y centrada en la comunidad, es exactamente lo que el Congreso necesita hoy. BOLD PAC se dedica a garantizar que Eddy y la voz de las personas que representa sean escuchadas en Washington". ACERCA DE SAM LICCARDO Sam Liccardo es un servidor público orientado a soluciones que ha dedicado su carrera a afrontar los mayores desafíos de su ciudad. Elegido como el 65º alcalde de San José, California, Liccardo ha pasado sus años en el servicio público liderando con éxito movimientos para aumentar el salario mínimo, abordar y aliviar la falta de vivienda, encaminar a los estudiantes de primera generación hacia una educación universitaria y luchar por la libertad reproductiva. Antes de convertirse en alcalde, Liccardo trabajó para proteger a mujeres y niños como fiscal por delitos graves de agresión y explotación sexual. Se graduó en la Facultad de Derecho de Harvard, en la Escuela de Gobierno John F. Kennedy de Harvard y en la Universidad de Georgetown. Vive en San José con su esposa Jessica García-Kohl. ACERCA DE EDDY MORALES Eddy Morales es propietario de una pequeña empresa, organizador comunitario y miembro del Concejo Municipal representando a Gresham, Oregon. Morales, hijo de una madre soltera nacida en México, comprende las luchas de las familias trabajadoras y experimentó de primera mano cómo los beneficios públicos y el apoyo comunitario pueden ayudar a romper el ciclo de pobreza y mejorar la vida de una persona. Morales se ha dedicado a retribuir a Oregón a través de su cargo público, abogando por el acceso a la atención médica, viviendas de bajo costo, los derechos de los trabajadores y por poner fin a la violencia armada. Desde 2003 ha ayudado a recaudar más de 60 millones de dólares para apoyar estos esfuerzos. Se graduó de la Universidad de Oregon donde estudió Español, Políticas Públicas y Gestión. Ha pasado décadas como organizador comunitario trabajando para mejorar las condiciones de los grupos desfavorecidos e históricamente subrepresentados CHC BOLD PAC BOLD PAC es el brazo de campaña del Caucus Hispano del Congreso (CHC) y se dedica a aumentar la diversidad en la Cámara y el Senado, logrando que más latinos y latinas sean elegidos. En 2022, BOLD PAC ayudó a elegir al CHC demócrata más grande de la historia, trayendo a nueve nuevos latinos a la Cámara, incluidos cuatro en escaños que fueron obtenidos por los demócratas de la Cámara. Este fue el resultado de más de $6 millones en inversiones directas para candidatos latinos, la suma más grande en la historia de la organización. Además, BOLD PAC jugó un papel integral en la protección de la mayoría demócrata en el Senado al ayudar a reelegir a la senadora Catherine Cortez Masto, la primera y única latina en el Senado. ### 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 casi duplicado el tamaño del Caucus Hispano del Congreso.
By Bold . 29 Jan, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 22, 2024 Contact: Diana Castañeda Diana@chcboldpac.com The only way to stop the anti-abortion GOP machinery is by defeating extremists on the ballot Latinas want access to reproductive healthcare and they want extreme politicians to stop dictating what to do with their own bodies Washington D.C. - Today, CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez released the following statement on the 51st anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision: “Latinas, who are already disproportionately affected by health care inaccessibility, want access to reproductive healthcare and they want extreme politicians to stop dictating what to do with their own bodies. Regardless of their beliefs or religion, they want and have a right to reproductive healthcare, which is not limited to just abortions,” said CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez. “Republicans are still trying to control women's reproductive freedom and the only way to stop their anti-abortion policies is by electing more Democrats and by defeating extremists in November.” “ There is no question that abortion will be on the ballot again. That’s why CHC BOLD PAC will ramp up our efforts to combat disinformation on abortion targeting Latinas and other women of color who already face obstacles to having safe and affordable reproductive healthcare services. ” Latinas should be able to decide if they are ready to start a family, not politians. The numbers don’t lie: Nearly 6.7 million Latinas – 43% of all Latinas ages 15-49 – live in the 26 states that have banned or are likely to ban abortion. They represent the largest group of women of color impacted by current or likely state bans. Additionally, 3 million of those Latinas lack economic security, making it difficult for them to travel to another state to obtain an abortion. Three-quarters of the Latinas who live in states with abortion bans or restrictions are concentrated in Texas, Florida and Arizona , according to the report. They make up almost one-third of all Latinas of reproductive age in the nation. Abortion has risen the most in importance as a voting issue among Latina and Latino voters: In August 2022, nearly six in ten Latina and Latino voters (57%) said abortion was a very important issue to how they would vote , compared to 42% in March 2022. 62% of Latina and Latino adults say abortion should be legal in most or all cases. 68% of Latinas cast ballots for Democratic House candidates in 2022. ICYMI: CHC BOLD PAC and Latina Candidates Are Fighting for Reproductive Rights: NPR: In an Election Cycle where Reproductive Rights will be Pivotal, NPR’s All Things Considered Emphasizes the Centrality of Latina Women at BOLD PAC . ROLL CALL: BOLD PAC plans to “lean in very hard” on the issue this cycle because "voters hate the Republican position." CNN: CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez Speaks With CNN’s Victor Blackwell on How Reproductive Rights Are a Key Issue for Latina Voters in the 2024 Elections. House Democrats passed the Women’s Health Protection Act which would codify Roe v. Wade into law – every single House Republican voted against it. That’s why we need to elect strong Democrats who represent our values and will be fearless advocates who will never stop fighting for women's reproductive rights. CHC BOLD PAC BOLD PAC is the campaign arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) and is dedicated to increasing diversity in the House and Senate by getting more Latinos and Latinas elected. In 2022, BOLD PAC elected the largest Democratic CHC in history, bringing nine new Latinos to the House, including four in seats that were picked up by House Democrats. This was the result of over $6 Million in direct investments for Latino candidates, the largest sum in the organization’s history. Additionally, BOLD PAC played an integral role in protecting the Democratic majority in the Senate by helping re-elect Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, the first and only Latina in the Senate. ### 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 almost doubled the size of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. PARA DISTRIBUCIÓN INMEDIATA: Enero 22, 2024 Contacto: Diana Castañeda Diana@chcboldpac.com La única manera de detener la maquinaria republicana antiaborto es derrotar a los extremistas en las urnas Las latinas quieren acceso a servicios de salud reproductiva y que los políticos extremistas dejen de dictar qué hacer con sus propios cuerpos. Washington D.C. - Hoy la presidenta del CHC BOLD PAC, Linda Sánchez, emitió la siguiente declaración en el 51.º aniversario de la histórica decisión Roe v. Wade: “Las latinas, que ya se ven desproporcionadamente afectadas por la inaccesibilidad a la atención médica, quieren acceso a la atención médica reproductiva y quieren que los políticos extremistas dejen de dictar qué hacer con sus propios cuerpos. Independientemente de sus creencias o religión, ellas quieren y tienen derecho a recibir atención médica reproductiva, que no se limita sólo a los abortos”, dijo Linda Sánchez, presidenta del CHC BOLD PAC. "Los republicanos todavía están intentando controlar la libertad reproductiva de las mujeres y la única manera de detener sus políticas antiaborto es elegir más demócratas y derrotar a los extremistas en noviembre". “No hay duda que el aborto volverá a estar en la boleta electoral. Es por eso que CHC BOLD PAC intensificará sus esfuerzos para combatir la desinformación sobre el aborto dirigida a las latinas y otras mujeres de color que ya enfrentan obstáculos para tener servicios de atención a salud reproductiva segura y a bajo costo”. Las latinas deberían poder decidir si están listas para formar una familia, no los políticos. Los números no mienten: Casi 6,7 millones de latinas (el 43% de todas las latinas entre 15 y 49 años) viven en los 26 estados que han prohibido o probablemente prohibirán el aborto. Representan el grupo más grande de mujeres de color afectadas por prohibiciones estatales actuales o probables. Además, 3 millones de esas latinas carecen de seguridad económica, lo que les dificulta viajar a otro estado para tener acceso a un aborto. Tres cuartas partes de las latinas que viven en estados con prohibiciones o restricciones al aborto se concentran en Texas, Florida y Arizona . Representan casi un tercio de todas las latinas en edad reproductiva del país. El aborto ha adquirido mayor importancia como tema de votación entre las votantes latinas y latinos: En agosto de 2022, casi seis de cada diez votantes latinas y latinos (57%) dijeron que el aborto era un tema muy importante en su forma de votar , en comparación con el 42% en marzo de 2022. El 62% de las latinas y los adultos latinos dicen que el aborto debería ser legal en la mayoría o en todos los casos. El 68% de las latinas votaron por candidatos demócratas a la Cámara en 2022. SI SE LO PERDIÓ: CHC BOLD PAC y candidatas latinas luchan por los derechos reproductivos: NPR: En un ciclo electoral donde los derechos reproductivos serán fundamentales, All Things Considered de NPR enfatiza el rol crucial de las mujeres latinas de BOLD PAC . ROLL CALL: BOLD PAC planea "enfocarse considerablemente" en el tema este ciclo, porque "los votantes odian la posición republicana". CNN: Linda Sánchez, presidenta del CHC BOLD PAC, habla con Victor Blackwell de CNN sobre cómo los derechos reproductivos son una cuestión clave para las votantes latinas en las elecciones de 2024. Los demócratas de la Cámara de Representantes aprobaron la Ley de Protección de la Salud de la Mujer que convertiría a Roe v. Wade en ley; todos los republicanos de la Cámara votaron en contra . Es por eso que necesitamos elegir demócratas fuertes que representen nuestros valores y sean defensores que nunca paren de luchar por los derechos reproductivos de las mujeres. CHC BOLD PAC BOLD PAC es el brazo de campaña del Caucus Hispano del Congreso (CHC) y se dedica a aumentar la diversidad en la Cámara y el Senado, logrando que más latinos y latinas sean elegidos. En 2022, BOLD PAC ayudó a elegir al CHC demócrata más grande de la historia, trayendo a nueve nuevos latinos a la Cámara, incluidos cuatro en escaños que fueron obtenidos por los demócratas de la Cámara. Este fue el resultado de más de $6 millones en inversiones directas para candidatos latinos, la suma más grande en la historia de la organización. Además, BOLD PAC jugó un papel integral en la protección de la mayoría demócrata en el Senado al ayudar a reelegir a la senadora Catherine Cortez Masto, la primera y única latina en el Senado. ### 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 casi duplicado el tamaño del Caucus Hispano del Congreso.
By Bold . 17 Jan, 2024
How the women leading Democrats' push for Latino votes hope to win on abortion
By Bold . 17 Jan, 2024
Former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, a Florida Democrat now vying for Senate, says Hispanic women view abortion limits as infringing on their civil rights. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo) Original Artice: Roll Call 01/02/2024 Shortly after deciding to run for Congress on a platform that supports abortion rights, Democrat Michelle Vallejo had a conversation with her grandmother. Given their generational differences, the complexities of the abortion politics and her grandmother’s deep religious faith, they didn’t find consensus on every aspect of the issue. “That was probably one of the most challenging conversations I had,” said Vallejo, the daughter of Mexican immigrants who is making her second run for Congress in a South Texas swing district against Republican Rep. Monica De La Cruz. But “where we agreed is that nobody other than [a] woman and her health care providers should be the ones making that decision,” she said. “It’s not right for politicians like [Texas Gov.] Greg Abbott or Monica De La Cruz or [Texas Sen.] Ted Cruz to be involved in these very private decisions.” Vallejo is one of at least seven Latina Democrats running for Congress in 2024 who have made access to abortion a cornerstone of their campaigns. They “know that it is a winning issue across the board and are running unapologetic campaigns centered on abortion rights,” said Danni Wang, a spokeswoman for EMILY’s List, which backs Democratic women who support abortion access. BOLD PAC, the campaign arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, plans to “lean in very hard” on the issue this cycle, said Victoria McGroary, the group’s executive director. “We know that we are on the right side of the argument,” she said. “We know that voters hate the Republican position and that it is key to our path to victory.” While Republicans have made inroads with Latino voters in recent years, Democrats say the GOP’s support for strict limits on abortion threatens to undercut those gains. A majority of Hispanics, 57 percent, say abortion should be legal in most or all cases, according to a Pew Research Center survey released in 2022. Among young Latinos, one of the nation’s fastest-growing demographic groups , that figure climbs to 72 percent. Support for reproductive rights remains strong even among Catholic Latinos. Polling data from eight key states compiled by UnidosUS , a Hispanic civil rights organization, found that 71 percent of Latinos opposed efforts to make abortion illegal or “take that choice away from everyone else,” regardless of their personal beliefs. “We know that Latinos want all the options on the table,” McGroary said. “This is [true] even among individual voters who may be more conservative in their own lives. Ultimately, they believe that this is a decision reserved for them and the people that they care about. They do not, in any way, shape or form, want politicians making that decision for them.” The GOP has been struggling to find its footing on the abortion issue since Roe v. Wade was overturned in June 2022 and Republican-controlled states began passing new restrictions or outright bans on the procedure. Meanwhile, supporters of reproductive rights have won ballot initiatives in seven states, including Ohio, Kansas, Montana and Kentucky, all states that Donald Trump won in 2020. Activists in Florida, Arizona and about seven other states are seeking to put similar initiatives to protect abortion rights on the November ballot. (Two other states, New York and Maryland, have already approved such ballot measures, while in Iowa, abortion opponents are pressing for a referendum to restrict access to the procedure.) Asked how the party planned to talk about abortion in the upcoming election cycle, a House GOP strategist said messaging is key. “Republican candidates cannot allow their opponents to define their position on abortion for them,” said the strategist, who requested anonymity, a sign of how politically fraught abortion rights remain for the GOP. “The key to neutralizing the attack is simple — be open and honest about their policy beliefs, including exceptions, express empathy for women put into difficult situations and inform voters that Democrats are the extremists on the issue, favoring legal abortions up to the moment of birth,” the strategist added. ‘Not talking about hypotheticals’ \ Republican vulnerabilities on abortion were exposed last month, when a Texas woman named Kate Cox was barred from obtaining an abortion after discovering that her fetus had a fatal genetic disorder. “We’re not talking about hypotheticals anymore,” Vallejo said. “This is a very real issue that is directly putting women and families in danger.” Allyson Muñiz Damikolas, a Democrat seeking to unseat Republican Rep. Young Kim in Southern California, said the GOP’s stance on abortion fails to take into account the personal impact of such policies. She has two daughters who have underlying medical conditions that she said could put their lives at risk if they became pregnant. “I think voters see this as a complex issue,” Muñiz Damikolas said. “And as a Latina, as someone who grew up in a Catholic family … I’m able to communicate this kind of complexity to voters in this district, and especially to women.” Running against Republican Sen. Rick Scott in Florida, Democratic former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell says she hears from Latinas across the political spectrum who are concerned about reproductive rights. “It’s not only Democrats or independents — I have had conversations with Republican women [who say] that this is an issue that will bring them to the polls,” Mucarsel-Powell said. “They’re not going to allow politicians to be in their visit with their doctor or in their bedroom telling them what they can or cannot do.” An immigrant from Ecuador who would become the first Latina senator from Florida, Mucarsel-Powell said many Hispanic women who came to the United States to escape government repression view strict limits on abortion as an infringement on their civil rights. “We know what it’s like to live under a government that tries to control every aspect of our life, and we’re not going to tolerate that here in Florida,” she said. “This is the kind of control and extremism that we see in Latin American regimes, not here in the United States of America.” ###
By Bold . 12 Jan, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 10, 2024 Contact: Diana Castañeda Diana@chcboldpac.com ICYMI: CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez Speaks With CNN’s Victor Blackwell on How Reproductive Rights Are a Key Issue for Latina Voters in the 2024 Elections 
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