CHC BOLD PAC Endorses Ruben Gallego in the Arizona Senate Race


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 9 2023

Contact: Diana Castaneda

Diana@chcboldpac.com



CHC BOLD PAC Endorses Ruben Gallego in the Arizona Senate Race




Washington, D.C. - As part of its commitment to expanding Latino representation in both the U.S. House and Senate, today CHC BOLD PAC is endorsing Congressman Ruben Gallego in the Arizona Senate race. CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez released the following statement on the endorsement:

"As the son of immigrants from Colombia and Mexico raised by a single mother, Ruben Gallego knows the challenges that every day families face. That’s why he’s dedicated his career to serving this country and fighting for working families and Latinos nationwide,”
said CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez. “From serving as a Marine in Iraq, to being an organizer in Phoenix and serving in Congress, Ruben always puts others first.” 

“In the House of Representatives he has been a champion for Latino working families, fighting to expand higher education opportunities for DREAMers and to make our immigration system more efficient,”
Chairwoman Sánchez continued. “As a veteran, he supported programs to provide mental and physical health care, housing, and education to Latino veterans, who are the fastest growing population in the military, making up about 16% of all active-duty military. Ruben also served as CHC BOLD PAC Chairman, increasing the representation of Latinos in Congress and combating disinformation targeting our community. His years of service to the country show that he will be a leader who won’t be afraid to stand up to injustice and extremism, and who will fight for working families everywhere. We’re proud to stand with Ruben in his campaign to represent the people of Arizona in the Senate and to continue fighting alongside him for Latinos across the country.” 

“As a longtime member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and the former Chair of BOLD PAC, this endorsement is special to me. BOLD PAC does excellent work electing Latinos—who are still underrepresented in elected office—to Congress. 30% of Arizona’s population is Latino, and yet, we have never had a Latino senator. I am running to change that and deliver results for all Arizonans,”
said Ruben Gallego. “Thank you to Chairwoman Linda Sánchez and BOLD PAC leadership for your trust and support. I am deeply honored to have received BOLD PAC’s endorsement.” 


RUBEN GALLEGO


The son of immigrants from Colombia and Mexico, Ruben was raised in Chicago by his mother alongside his three sisters and worked for most of his young adult life to help support his family. After supporting himself through school, he graduated from Harvard University, enlisted in the Marine Corps, and deployed to Iraq as an infantryman. After returning home, Ruben's military service inspired him to run for public office and advocate for veterans. He has spent his entire career fighting for veterans and Arizona's working families, from leading ballot initiatives as a Phoenix organizer to serving in the State House and, later, Congress.

Gallego has distinguished himself in Washington as a leading and trusted voice on national security issues. As Chairman of the Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee and the highest-ranking Latino on the House Armed Services Committee, he has proved to be a pivotal voice in the special forces and intelligence community. As Chairman of CHC BOLD PAC, he helped elect nine new Latinos to the House, including four in seats that were picked up by House Democrats and he led a national strategy to combat disinformation targeting Latinos.

He has faced the same challenges that so many Arizona families know, like when he paid his way through college by working as a janitor. It was this experience that propelled him to enter public service and represent the community he calls home. Arizonans deserve a Senator like Ruben, who has a proven track record of championing the rights of everyday working people. 


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. 




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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 more than doubled the size of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.



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CHC BOLD PAC respalda a Rubén Gallego en la contienda por el Senado de Arizona



Washington, D.C. - Como parte de su compromiso para expandir la representación latina tanto en la Cámara de Representantes como en el Senado de los Estados Unidos, hoy CHC BOLD PAC anuncia el respaldo al congresista Rubén Gallego en la contienda por el Senado de Arizona. La presidenta de CHC BOLD PAC, Linda Sánchez, emitió la siguiente declaración sobre este apoyo:

"Como hijo de inmigrantes de Colombia y México, criado por una madre soltera, Rubén Gallego conoce los desafíos que enfrentan las familias todos los días. Es por eso que ha dedicado su carrera a servir a este país y luchar por las familias trabajadoras y los latinos en toda la nación",
dijo Linda Sánchez, presidenta de CHC BOLD PAC: “Desde servir como infante de marina en Irak, hasta ser organizador en Phoenix y servir en el Congreso, Rubén siempre pone a los demás primero”. 

“En la Cámara de Representantes ha sido un defensor de las familias trabajadoras latinas, luchando por ampliar las oportunidades de educación superior para los DREAMers y por un sistema de inmigración más eficiente”,
continuó la presidenta Sánchez. “Como veterano, apoyó programas para brindar atención en salud mental y física, vivienda y educación a los veteranos latinos, que son la población de más rápido crecimiento en las fuerzas armadas y representan aproximadamente el 16% de todos los militares en servicio activo. Ruben también se desempeñó como presidente de CHC BOLD PAC, aumentando la representación de los latinos en el Congreso y combatiendo la desinformación dirigida a nuestra comunidad. Sus años de servicio al país demuestran que será un líder que no tendrá miedo de enfrentarse a la injusticia y el extremismo, y que luchará por las familias trabajadoras de todas partes. Estamos orgullosos de apoyar a Rubén en su campaña para representar al pueblo de Arizona en el Senado y seguir luchando junto a él por los latinos de todo el país”.

“Como miembro desde hace mucho tiempo del Caucus Hispano del Congreso y expresidente de BOLD PAC, este respaldo es especial para mí. BOLD PAC hace un excelente trabajo ayudando a elegir a los latinos, que todavía están subrepresentados en los cargos electos, para el Congreso. El 30% de la población de Arizona es latina y sin embargo, nunca hemos tenido un senador latino. Me postulo para cambiar eso y lograr resultados para todos los habitantes de Arizona”,
dijo Rubén Gallego. “Gracias a la presidenta Linda Sánchez y al liderazgo de BOLD PAC por su confianza y apoyo. Me siento profundamente honrado de haber recibido el respaldo de BOLD PAC”.

 

RUBEN GALLEGO


Hijo de inmigrantes de Colombia y México, Rubén fue criado en Chicago por su madre junto a sus tres hermanas y trabajó durante la mayor parte de su juventud para ayudar a mantener a su familia. Después de trabajar para mantenerse a sí mismo en la universidad, se graduó de la Universidad de Harvard, se alistó en el Cuerpo de Marines y fue desplegado en Irak como soldado de infantería. Después de regresar a casa, el servicio militar de Rubén lo inspiró a postularse para un cargo público y abogar por los veteranos. Ha pasado toda su carrera luchando por los veteranos y las familias trabajadoras de Arizona, desde liderar iniciativas electorales, como organizador de Phoenix, hasta servir en la Cámara de Representantes y más tarde en el Congreso.

Gallego se ha distinguido en Washington como una voz líder y confiable en temas de seguridad nacional. Como presidente del Subcomité de Inteligencia y Operaciones Especiales y el latino de más alto rango en el Comité de Servicios Armados de la Cámara, ha demostrado ser una voz fundamental en las fuerzas especiales y la comunidad de inteligencia. Como presidente de CHC BOLD PAC, ayudó a elegir a nueve nuevos latinos para la Cámara, incluidos cuatro en escaños que fueron elegidos por los demócratas de la Cámara y dirigió una estrategia nacional para combatir la desinformación dirigida a los latinos.

Ha enfrentado los mismos desafíos que tantas familias de Arizona conocen, como cuando trabajó limpiando baños para pagar sus estudios universitarios . Fue esta experiencia la que lo impulsó a ingresar al servicio público y representar a la comunidad a la que llama hogar. Los habitantes de Arizona merecen un Senador como Ruben, quien tiene un historial comprobado de defender los derechos de la gente trabajadora.


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 al lograr que más latinos y latinas sean elegidos. En 2022, BOLD PAC eligió al Caucus Hispano demócrata más grande de la historia, trayendo nueve nuevos latinos a la Cámara, incluidos cuatro escaños que fueron recuperados por los demócratas en 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 desempeñó 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.






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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.




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