CHC BOLD PAC Congratulates Andrea Salinas’ on Her Historic Victory in Oregon’s 6th Congressional District Primary


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May 18, 2022
Contact: Victoria McGroary

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CHC BOLD PAC Congratulates Andrea Salinas’ on Her Historic Victory in Oregon’s 6th Congressional District Primary

With Largest Investment in its History, CHC BOLD PAC Helped Power Salinas to an Against-the-Odds Victory



Washington, D.C. - Today,  CHC BOLD PAC, the campaign arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, congratulates Andrea Salinas on securing the Democratic nomination in Oregon’s 6th Congressional District.


“With Andrea Salinas as the official Democratic nominee in Oregon’s 6th Congressional District, the state of Oregon is one step closer to making history and electing its first Latina representative to Congress. She is a proven leader who will fight for affordable health care, a woman’s right to choose, good jobs, and an environment that is protected for generations to come,” said CHC BOLD PAC Chairman Ruben Gallego. “Andrea won despite being outspent 13 to 1 – her victory defeated the odds and demonstrates the true strength of her candidacy. Oregonians have spoken and voted for an exceptionally qualified leader. BOLD PAC is proud to have played a key role in helping power her campaign to victory. We were the first organization to encourage her to run for Congress because we knew then what we know now – that she has the proven experience that Oregon working families deserve.” 


"Andrea Salinas has spent decades fighting for women and families. She was instrumental in passing Oregon’s Reproductive Health Equity Act, the strongest reproductive rights law in the country,” said CHC BOLD PAC Board Member Norma Torres. “Our fundamental right to choose is at stake – which will disproportionately impact Latinas and other women of color. Andrea’s voice is needed in Congress, now more than ever. We are proud to stand with her and look forward to standing with her as she makes history as the first Latina to represent Oregon in Congress."


“BOLD PAC is laser focused on increasing diversity in Congress by getting more Latinos and Latinas who will fight for our community elected. Andrea is a proven champion on so many of the issues that matter to our community – she spearheaded what is now the strongest reproductive rights to law in the country, got the nation’s most progressive paid family leave bill passed, and successfully fought to guarantee overtime pay for farmworkers in Oregon,” said CHC BOLD PAC Executive Director Victoria McGroary. “This victory is a big win for Oregon and for Latinos and Latinas across the country. And it serves as an important reminder – when Andrea Salinas fights for something, she wins. BOLD PAC is proud to have stood with her since day one and we look forward to standing alongside her when she makes history in November.”


Despite being outspent 13 to 1, BOLD PAC helped power Andrea Salinas’ against-the-odds victory in the crowded primary in Oregon’s 6th district:


ABOUT CHC BOLD PAC ENDORSED CANDIDATE ANDREA SALINAS 


For over two decades, Andrea Salinas — a Latina working mom, state representative, and daughter of a Mexican immigrant and Vietnam War veteran — has delivered transformative policies that have shaped the lives of all families in Oregon. She was instrumental in passing Oregon’s Reproductive Health Equity Act, the strongest reproductive rights law in the country and fought to pass the nation’s most progressive paid family leave bill. Andrea also helped pass a bill to increase the transparency of drug pricing so that families aren’t choosing between food and prescription drugs and a bill curbing carbon pollution and phasing out dirty coal. 


She is running a historic campaign and was one of the highest ranking Latino elected officials in Oregon’s history, having served as Majority Whip and Assistant Majority Leader in the Oregon House of Representatives. Oregon has never had a Latino or Latina elected to Congress and the 6th Congressional District – which is 21 percent Hispanic – has the opportunity to make history in November.


More than 100 elected Democrats, progressive organizations, and community leaders endorsed Andrea in the crowded Democratic primary, including Oregon Governor Kate Brown, Congresswoman Bonamici (OR-01), The Oregonian, Senator Elizabeth Warren, CHC BOLD PAC, Elect Democratic Women, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Service Employees International Union (SEIU), and League of Conservation Voters Action Fund (LCV).

CHC BOLD PAC


The Committee for Hispanic Causes (CHC) BOLD PAC is the campaign arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. It was founded in 2001 – it is dedicated to electing Latinos and Latinas to Congress and is powered by thousands of donors from across the country. Over the past 20 years, BOLD PAC has doubled the size of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. 


While its core mission focuses on increasing diversity in Congress, BOLD PAC has also played an integral role in making and defending the Democratic majorities in the House and Senate. In 2020, BOLD PAC endorsed 117 House and Senate candidates across the country and contributed $1 million directly to their campaigns. These efforts helped elect and re-elect 45 Members of Congress.


We look forward to working with Democratic candidates and organizations in OR-06 and across the country to defend the Democratic majorities in the midterm elections this year.


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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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May 18, 2022
Contact: Victoria McGroary

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CHC BOLD PAC Felicita a Andrea Salinas por su Histórica Victoria en las Primarias por el Sexto Distrito Congresional de Oregon

Con la inversión más grande en su historia, CHC BOLD PAC ayudó a impulsar a Salinas a una victoria contra viento y marea



Washington, D.C. - Hoy CHC BOLD PAC, el brazo de campaña del Caucus Hispano del Congreso, felicita a Andrea Salinas por asegurar la nominación demócrata en el Distrito 6 del Congreso de Oregon.

 

“Con Andrea Salinas como la candidata demócrata oficial en el 6 Distrito del Congreso de Oregon, el estado de Oregon está un paso más cerca de hacer historia y elegir a su primera representante latina en el Congreso. Es una líder probada que luchará por una atención médica asequible, el derecho de la mujer a elegir, buenos trabajos y un medio ambiente protegido para las generaciones venideras”, dijo el presidente de CHC BOLD PAC, Rubén Gallego. “Andrea ganó a pesar de haber gastado 13 a 1: su victoria derrotó las probabilidades y demuestra la verdadera fuerza de su candidatura. Los habitantes de Oregon han hablado y votado por una líder excepcionalmente calificada. BOLD PAC se enorgullece de haber jugado un papel clave en ayudar a impulsar su campaña hacia la victoria. Fuimos la primera organización en animarla a postularse para el Congreso porque sabíamos que tiene la experiencia comprobada que merecen las familias trabajadoras de Oregon”.


“Andrea Salinas lleva décadas luchando por las mujeres y las familias. Ella fue instrumental en la aprobación de la Ley de Equidad en Salud Reproductiva en Oregón, la ley de derechos reproductivos más sólida del país,” dijo Norma Torres, miembro de la junta directiva de CHC BOLD PAC. “Nuestro derecho fundamental a elegir sobre nuestros cuerpos está en riesgo, lo que afectará desproporcionadamente a latinas y otras mujeres de color. Ahora más que nunca, necesitamos la voz de Andrea en el Congreso. Estamos orgullosos de apoyarla y seguiremos a su lado mientras hace historia como la primera latina en representar a Oregon en el Congreso.”


“BOLD PAC está enfocado en aumentar la diversidad en el Congreso impulsando la elección de más latinos y latinas que lucharán por nuestra comunidad. Andrea es una defensora comprobada en muchos de los temas que son importantes para nuestra comunidad: encabezó lo que ahora es la ley de derechos reproductivos más sólida del país, logró que se aprobara el proyecto de ley de licencia familiar pagada más progresista del país y luchó con éxito para garantizar el pago de horas extras. para los trabajadores agrícolas en Oregon”, dijo la directora ejecutiva de CHC BOLD PAC, Victoria McGroary. “Esta es una gran victoria para Oregón y para los latinos y latinas de todo el país. Y sirve como un recordatorio importante: cuando Andrea Salinas lucha por algo, ella gana. BOLD PAC se enorgullece de haber estado con ella desde el primer día y esperamos estar junto a ella cuando haga historia en noviembre”.

 

A pesar de haber gastado 13 a 1, BOLD PAC ayudó a impulsar la victoria contra viento y marea de Andrea Salinas en las concurridas primarias del sexto distrito de Oregon:

 

  • Fue la primera organización que la animó a postularse para el Congreso y su primer respaldo formal en las primarias.
  • La ayudó a crear una operación de campaña sólida y diversa desde el principio.
  • Invirtió más de $1 millón en su nombre, incluidos dos anuncios en televisión y alcance a las mujeres votantes en el distrito.
  • Anuncios de BOLD PAC: "Fighter" y "Endorsed"
  • Hizo la inversión individual más grande en la historia de CHC BOLD PAC.


ACERCA DE LA CANDIDATA ANDREA SALINAS


Durante más de dos décadas, Andrea Salinas, una madre trabajadora latina, Representante estatal, e hija de una inmigrante mexicana y un veterano de la guerra de Vietnam, ha implementado políticas transformadoras que han moldeado la vida de todas las familias en Oregón. Luchó para aprobar el proyecto de ley de licencia familiar pagada más progresista del país. También ayudó a aprobar un proyecto de ley para aumentar la transparencia en los precios de los medicamentos, para que las familias no tengan que elegir entre comprar alimentos o medicinas y un proyecto de ley que reduce la contaminación por carbono y elimina gradualmente el carbón sucio. Andrea jugó un papel decisivo en la aprobación de la Ley de Equidad en Salud Reproductiva de Oregón, la ley de derechos reproductivos más sólida del país.


Está llevando a cabo una campaña histórica y fue una de las funcionarias electas latinas de más alto rango en la historia de Oregón, se desempeñó como líder y líder asistente de la mayoría en la Cámara de Representantes de su estado. Oregón nunca ha tenido un latino o latina elegida para el sexto distrito congresional, (que tiene un 21 por ciento de hispanos) y este año tiene la oportunidad de hacer historia.


Andrea es la mujer y persona de color que liderara esta carrera congresional. Más de 100 demócratas electos, organizaciones progresistas y líderes comunitarios han respaldado a Andrea, incluidos Planned Parenthood Action Fund, la Gobernadora Kate Brown, la Congresista Bonamici (OR-01), The Oregonian, Willamette Week, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) y League of Conservation Voters Action Fund (LCV).


CHC BOLD PAC


El Comité para Causas Hispanas (CHC) BOLD PAC es el brazo de campaña del Caucus Hispano del Congreso. Fue fundado en 2001 y se dedica a ayudar a elegir latinos y latinas al Congreso. Durante los últimos 20 años, BOLD PAC ha duplicado el tamaño del Caucus Hispano del Congreso.


Si bien su misión principal se enfoca en aumentar la diversidad en el Congreso, BOLD PAC también ha desempeñado un papel integral en la creación y defensa de las mayorías demócratas en la Cámara y el Senado. En 2020, BOLD PAC respaldó a 117 candidatos a la Cámara y al Senado en todo el país y contribuyó con $1 millón directamente a sus campañas. Estos esfuerzos ayudaron a elegir y reelegir a 45 miembros del Congreso.


Esperamos trabajar con candidatos demócratas y organizaciones aliadas en OR-06 y en todo el país para defender nuestras mayorías demócratas de nuevo en estas elecciones de medio término.


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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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By Bold . • April 29, 2025
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BOLD PAC Endorses JoAnna Mendoza for Arizona’s 6th Congressional District

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.

BOLD PAC Shatters Q1 Fundraising Record, Raises Over $3.2 Million in Push to Take Back the House and Senate

By Bold . • April 7, 2025
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CHC BOLD PAC Endorses Marlene Galán-Woods in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District

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

CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez Statement on the Passing of Representative Raúl Grijalva

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.

TRUMP’S FIRST MONTH HAS ONLY MADE LIFE MORE EXPENSIVE FOR AMERICANS

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.
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