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


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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 24, 2022

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 -- Gabe Vasquez (NM-02), Robert Garcia (CA-42), and Rudy Salas (CA-22). This is the second slate of candidate endorsements BOLD PAC has made for the 2022 midterm elections. 


“BOLD PAC is proud to endorse these three Latino Democrats who have been relentless advocates for underrepresented communities and have demonstrated a staunch commitment to advancing important issues for working families like creating good paying jobs, lowering prescription drug prices,and creating an inclusive economy that leaves no one behind,” said ​​CHC BOLD PAC Chairman Ruben Gallego. “BOLD PAC stands with these candidates who understand the struggles of the Latino community, share our values, and will be leading voices in Congress.”


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.


Gabe Vasquez (NM-02)


A proud first-generation American, Gabe Vasquez is a leader that New Mexico can count on. As a Las Cruces City Councilor, he fought for small businesses and working families. He knows New Mexico’s second district and he’ll fight for all of us in Congress. He will be a champion for our communities, helping secure investments in infrastructure, lowering the cost of living, expanding broadband access, and improving the cost and access to high-quality healthcare. 


Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia (CA-42)


Even as he faced unthinkable personal loss from COVID-19, Mayor Garcia earned widespread praise for his city's unwavering focus on vaccinations and health equity, especially for Latino and Hispanic residents. As someone who has worked through the difficult American immigration and citizenship process himself, he has fought to ensure every family he represents - regardless of their immigration status - has had the chance to thrive. He will be a fearless champion for equity and justice in Washington.


Rudy Salas (CA-22)


Assemblymember Rudy Salas has dedicated his life to delivering for working families in the Central Valley. He has secured overtime pay for farmworkers, delivered clean water projects, and fought for universal healthcare coverage. Rudy’s outstanding record is why he has never lost an election and why he’s going to win in the most heavily Hispanic Congressional district in California.


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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 Nueva Lista de Respaldos al Congreso para las Elecciones de Medio Término de 2022



PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA

Febrero 24, 2022

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: Gabe Vasquez (NM-02), Alcalde de Long Beach, Robert Garcia (CA-42), and Rudy Salas (CA-22). Esta es la segunda ronda de respaldos de candidatos que BOLD PAC hace para las elecciones de medio término de 2022.


“BOLD PAC se enorgullece en respaldar a estos tres latinos demócratas, quienes han sido incansables defensores de las comunidades subrepresentadas y han demostrado un firme compromiso para promover los temas más relevantes para las familias trabajadoras como: la creación de empleos bien pagos, la reducción de los precios de los medicamentos y la creación de una economía inclusiva que no deje a nadie atrás”, dijo el presidente de CHC BOLD PAC, Rubén Gallego. “BOLD PAC apoya a estos candidatos quienes entienden las luchas de la comunidad latina, comparten nuestros valores y serán voces líderes en el Congreso”.


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.


Gabe Vasquez (NM-02)


Un orgulloso estadounidense de primera generación, Gabe Vasquez es un líder con quien se puede contar en Nuevo México. Como Concejal de la ciudad de Las Cruces, luchó por las pequeñas empresas y las familias trabajadoras. Conoce el segundo distrito de Nuevo México y luchará por todos nosotros en el Congreso. Será un campeón para nuestras comunidades, ayudando a asegurar inversiones en infraestructura, reduciendo el costo de vida, ampliando el acceso a la banda ancha y mejorando el costo y el acceso a atención médica de alta calidad.


Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia (CA-42)


Incluso cuando enfrentó una pérdida personal impensable por COVID-19, el Alcalde García recibió elogios generalizados por el enfoque inquebrantable de su ciudad en las vacunas y la equidad en la salud, especialmente para los residentes latinos e hispanos. Él mismo superó el difícil proceso de inmigración y ciudadanía estadounidense, y por eso ha luchado para garantizar que todas las familias a quienes representa, independientemente de su estatus migratorio, tengan la oportunidad de prosperar. Será un defensor incansable por la equidad y la justicia en Washington.


Rudy Salas (CA-22)


El Asambleísta Rudy Salas ha dedicado su vida a ayudar a las familias trabajadoras del Valle Central. Ha asegurado el pago de horas extras para los trabajadores agrícolas, entregado proyectos de agua limpia y luchado por la cobertura universal de atención médica. El récord sobresaliente de Rudy es la razón por la que nunca ha perdido una elección y por la que va a ganar en el distrito congresional más hispano de California.



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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 casi ha duplicado el tamaño del Caucus Hispano del Congreso.





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