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Southern California is a focus for group working to elect Latinos to Congress

Original Article:  OC Reporter


Rep. Linda Sánchez is on a mission to increase Latino representation in Congress.


Sánchez, in March, took over the helm of the BOLD PAC, the campaign arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus that works to elect Latino and Latina Democrats to Congress. The goal, she said, is to ensure Congress is more representative of those who vote lawmakers into office, and the political action committee does that through recruiting candidates, providing financial assistance and making endorsements.


“If we don’t have elected representatives that are making policy decisions that look like the Americans they represent, chances are they’re going to get that policy wrong,” said Sánchez, whose district includes a portion of Los Angeles and Orange counties.


Southern California plays an outsized role in the PAC’s strategy for 2024, said BOLD PAC’s executive director, Victoria McGroary.


“California is just so critical for our efforts as a party to take back the House,” said McGroary. “The key is really going to run through California in terms of who has the majority in the House.”


The PAC is focused on three congressional races in Southern California: CA-31, CA-40 and CA-45.


The 40th and 45th congressional districts are held by two incumbent Republicans, Reps. Young Kim and Michelle Steel, respectively. They are two of the first three Korean American women elected to Congress and work with Republicans to court Asian voters.


In CA-40, which covers eastern Orange County and a bit of western Riverside and San Bernardino counties, the PAC is backing Allyson Muñiz Damikolas, the first Latina elected to the Tustin Unified School Board.


40th Congressional District

Covers eastern Orange County plus small portions of western San Bernardino and Riverside counties.


For CA-45, covering Orange County and a portion of Los Angeles County, the PAC is supporting Garden Grove Councilmember Kim Nguyen-Penaloza, the daughter of a Vietnamese refugee and a Mexican immigrant. When she first won her seat on the Garden Grove City Council — where she represents the eastern District 6, home to the city’s densest population of Hispanic Americans and Christ Cathedral — she became its first member of Latin American descent.


45th Congressional District

In Orange County and a portion of Los Angeles County.


And in the San Gabriel Valley seat, it’s former Rep. Gil Cisneros who has the PAC’s support. Cisneros flipped an Orange County seat blue in 2018 but lost it to Kim in a 2020 rematch. Cisneros, who was the undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness in the Biden administration, is vying for an open seat as longtime Rep. Grace Napolitano is retiring.


31st Congressional District

In Los Angeles County


“In all of those (races), it’s really about us making sure that those candidates just have really strong campaigns, that they are doing everything that needs to get done to really build up a successful operation that can win, that can reach out to voters, that is culturally competent,” McGroary said.


Getting Latino candidates on the ballot is important for two particular reasons, said McGroary: representation and voter turnout.


“It’s so important for our community to be well-represented because that is how our community is able to really prosper and thrive. When we have Latinos at the decision-making table, that’s how we know our values are represented,” said.


Still, “it’s not just about representation … but it’s also smart strategy, smart politics,” McGroary continued. “When Latinos are on the ballot, Latinos vote for them.”


That was a message given, too, by California Democrats during the party’s endorsing convention in Sacramento earlier this month. State party leaders convened a panel to discuss how the party targets Latino voters, young and old. Plans ranged from hitting issues important to voters — like the environment and student loans for younger voters — and using digital platforms to reach no party preference voters, KGET reported.


The 2024 focus on Latino voters comes on the heels of statistics showing Hispanic voters increased support for Republicans nationally in 2022 and concerns that campaigns didn’t do enough to reach California’s Latino voters during the last election cycle.


The Hispanic population in the U.S., as designated by the Census Bureau, accounted for 19.1% of the total population, making it the largest racial or ethnic minority in the U.S. as of July 1, 2022.


In California, Hispanic residents outnumber White residents, the latest census data found. In 2020, Hispanic residents accounted for 39.4% of the state’s population compared to White residents at 34.7%. In 2010, White residents made up 40.1% of the population; Hispanic residents accounted for 37.6%.


In Southern California — where the population in every county grew from 2010 to 2020 while other counties across the country saw declines — the growth of non-White communities was more predominant. The Hispanic population in Riverside County, for example, grew by 20.8% during those 10 years.


Yet, despite that population growth, Latino voters have the lowest voter registration rate in California, a 2022 study from UCLA’s Latino Policy & Politics Institute found. About 60% of eligible Latino voters are registered, the study found, which is lower than the overall 69.4% registration rate.


However, that same study found that once Latinos are registered to vote, most of them cast ballots: About 91% of registered Latino voters participated in the 2020 election. Broken down by county, turnout rates were highest in Orange, Alameda, Sacramento and Santa Clara counties.


For 2024, BOLD PAC has endorsed congressional candidates in Arizona, Florida, Maryland, Nebraska and Texas, as well.



By Bold . 29 Apr, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 26, 2024 Contact: press @chcboldpac.com CHC BOLD PAC Endorses Pablo José Hernández Rivera for Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico Washington D.C. - As part of its commitment to expanding representation in Congress, today CHC BOLD PAC is endorsing Pablo José Hernández Rivera for Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico. CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez released the following statement on this endorsement: "BOLD PAC is proud to endorse Pablo José Hernández Rivera for Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico because we know he will be a strong voice for the island and Latinos across the United States. As an attorney and former District Court clerk, Pablo José’s commitment to justice and service to the island is unwavering. We are excited to flip this seat blue and to work alongside him in Congress," said CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez. ABOUT PABLO JOSÉ HERNÁNDEZ RIVERA Pablo José Hernández Rivera is the Democratic front-runner for Resident Commissioner in Puerto Rico. Pablo was born in San Juan. He graduated from Harvard University and obtained his JD from Stanford Law School. Since becoming a lawyer, Pablo has clerked in the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico. He is the author of Compatriotas: Exilio y retorno de Luis Muñoz Marín and co-author of A toda vela: Memorias de Rafael Hernández Colón (1985-1992). He is also the editor of Hacia la meta final: El Nuevo Pacto and Estado Libre Asociado: Naturaleza y Desarrollo. 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 PA C has more than doubled the size of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PARA DISTRIBUCIÓN INMEDIATA: Abril 26, 2024 Contacto: press@chcboldpac.com CHC BOLD PAC Respalda a Pablo José Hernández Rivera para Comisionado Residente de Puerto Rico Washington D.C. - Como parte de su compromiso para ampliar la representación en el Congreso, hoy CHC BOLD PAC anuncia su respaldo a Pablo José Hernández Rivera para Comisionado Residente de Puerto Rico. La presidenta de CHC BOLD PAC, Linda Sánchez, emitió la siguiente declaración sobre este apoyo: "BOLD PAC se enorgullece en darle su apoyo a Pablo José Hernández Rivera para Comisionado Residente de Puerto Rico, porque sabemos que él será una voz fuerte para la isla y todos los latinos de los Estados Unidos. Como abogado y como ex secretario jurídico del Tribunal del Distrito, Pablo José ha demostrado un compromiso con la justicia y el servicio hacia la isla, inquebrantables. Estamos complacidos en poder lograr que esta silla sea azul y en trabajar junto a él en el Congreso", dijo la presidenta de CHC BOLD PAC, Linda Sánchez. ACERCA DE PABLO JOSÉ HERNÁNDEZ RIVERA Pablo José Hernández Rivera es el demócrata que lidera la contienda para Comisionado Residente en Puerto Rico. Pablo nació en San Juan. Se graduó en la Universidad de Harvard y obtuvo su doctorado en Derecho en la Facultad de Derecho de Stanford. Desde que se convirtió en abogado, Pablo ha trabajado como secretario en el Tribunal de Distrito de los Estados Unidos para el Distrito de Puerto Rico. Es autor de Compatriotas: Exilio y retorno de Luis Muñoz Marín y coautor de A toda vela: Memorias de Rafael Hernández Colón (1985-1992). También es editor de Hacia la meta final: El Nuevo Pacto y Estado Libre Asociado: Naturaleza y Desarrollo. 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 eligió 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 . 22 Apr, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 22, 2024 Contact: press@chcboldpac.com CHC BOLD PAC Executive Director Victoria McGroary Recognized as Top Political Operative The Prestigious 40 Under 40 Award Recognizes the “best and brightest campaign professionals” Nationwide Washington, D.C. – Today CHC BOLD PAC, the campaign arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, congratulates its Executive Director Victoria McGroary for receiving the American Association of Political Consultants’ (AAPC) prestigious 40 Under 40 Award. This exclusive award recognizes only 20 Democrats and 20 Republicans across the country for their contributions to political campaigns and their “relentless pursuit of perfection.” Victoria was honored for her work leading CHC BOLD PAC through a historic midterm cycle, including electing the largest Congressional Hispanic Caucus in history, and for her years of experience getting Democrats elected up and down the ballot. “We are thrilled that Victoria has been recognized as one of the leading up and coming political strategists in the country,” said CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez . “For more than two decades, BOLD PAC has nurtured some of the best and brightest campaign professionals and we are proud to count Victoria among them. In 2022, she helped lead to historic results for Democrats nationwide and for Latino representation in Congress. As we look to November, we are confident that we will be able to build on these successes with Victoria in our corner.”
By Bold . 22 Apr, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 1, 2024 Contact: press@chcboldpac.com ICYMI: The Hill and La Opinión Highlight BOLD PAC’s National Strategy to Support Early Mobilization of Latino Communities BOLD PAC’s “core mission is to expand the CHC’s membership, but its unique focus on Hispanic voters gives the group unique access to that electorate, where other official party committees sometimes struggle.” “Una alianza con organizaciones comunitarias, que incluirá capacitación en promoción del voto, forma parte de la nueva estrategia del BOLD PAC para atraer a votantes latinos.” In Case You Missed It : CHC BOLD PAC – the campaign arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus – was recently highlighted in The Hill and La Opinión for launching a national strategy to ensure early, consistent, and culturally competent outreach to the Latino community ahead of the November elections. BOLD PAC will partner with local organizations on the ground and empower them to continue educating, organizing, and mobilizing Latino communities in key states across the nation. The six figure investment will focus on grassroots efforts in Arizona, Florida, and Texas. Each of these states have multiple competitive elections up and down the ballot that will be integral to Democratic efforts to defend the White House and Senate and take back the House.
By Bold . 22 Apr, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 27, 2024 Contact: press@chcboldpac.com CHC BOLD PAC Announces National Strategy to Support Early Mobilization of Latino Communities A six-figure investment will focus on empowering local grassroots organizations in key states to organize Latinos in Arizona, Florida, and Texas Washington, D.C. – Today CHC BOLD PAC, the campaign arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, is announcing a national strategy to ensure early, consistent, and culturally competent outreach to the Latino community ahead of the November elections. BOLD PAC will partner with local organizations on the ground and empower them to continue educating, organizing, and mobilizing Latino communities in key states across the nation. The six figure investment will focus on grassroots efforts in Arizona, Florida, and Texas. Each of these states have multiple competitive elections up and down the ballot that will be integral to Democratic efforts to defend the White House and Senate and take back the House. “Latino voters will be integral to the 2024 elections, deciding whether Democrats are able to defend the White House, Senate, and take back the House. There is so much at stake for our community, and the future of America, highlighting the importance of ensuring that Latinos are mobilized and energized to vote for Democrats in November,” said BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez. “Since 2001, BOLD PAC has organized Latinos to build power and representation in Congress, emphasizing the importance of early, consistent, culturally competent outreach to our community. By partnering with local organizations in critical states nationwide, BOLD PAC will empower grassroots organizers to mobilize the Latino communities that will be decisive in the upcoming elections.” Over the last two decades, BOLD PAC has fought to increase Latino representation in Congress. By employing a national mobilization strategy, BOLD PAC will enhance these efforts to ensure that the issues most relevant to Latino communities – such as good-paying jobs, reproductive freedom, access to healthcare, and voting rights – are well represented in Congress. 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: Marzo 27, 2024 Contacto: press@chcboldpac.com CHC BOLD PAC anuncia estrategia nacional para apoyar la movilización temprana de las comunidades latinas Una inversión de seis cifras se centrará en empoderar a las organizaciones locales para organizar a los latinos estados clave Arizona, Florida y Texas. Washington, D.C. – Hoy CHC BOLD PAC, el brazo de campaña del Caucus Hispano del Congreso, anuncia una estrategia nacional para garantizar la movilización, consistente y culturalmente competente a la comunidad latina antes de las elecciones de noviembre. BOLD PAC se asociará con organizaciones locales en el terreno y las capacitará para continuar educando, organizando y movilizando a las comunidades latinas en estados clave de todo el país. La inversión de seis cifras se centrará en esfuerzos de base en Arizona, Florida y Texas. Cada uno de estos estados tiene múltiples elecciones competitivas para este ciclo electoral que serán parte integral de los esfuerzos demócratas para defender el Senado, la Casa Blanca y recuperar el control de la Cámara. “Los votantes latinos serán parte integral de las elecciones de 2024, ya que decidirán si los demócratas pueden defender la Casa Blanca, el Senado y recuperar la Cámara. Hay mucho en juego para nuestra comunidad y el futuro de Estados Unidos, lo que resalta la importancia de garantizar que los latinos sean movilizados y empoderados a votar por los demócratas en noviembre”, dijo la presidenta de BOLD PAC, Linda Sánchez . “Desde 2001, BOLD PAC ha organizado a los latinos para construir poder y representación en el Congreso, enfatizando la importancia de un acercamiento temprano, consistente y culturalmente competente a nuestra comunidad. Al asociarse con organizaciones locales en estados críticos de todo el país, BOLD PAC empoderará a los organizadores de base, para movilizar a las comunidades latinas que serán decisivas en las próximas elecciones”. Durante las últimas dos décadas, BOLD PAC ha luchado por aumentar la representación latina en el Congreso. Al emplear una estrategia de movilización nacional, BOLD PAC mejorará estos esfuerzos para garantizar que los temas más relevantes para las comunidades latinas, como empleos bien pagados, la libertad reproductiva, el acceso a la atención médica y los derechos electorales, estén bien representados en el Congreso. 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 . 16 Apr, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 16, 2024 Contact: Diana Castaneda Diana@chcboldpac.com CHC BOLD PAC Endorses Rep. Rob Menendez for Re-Election in New Jersey’s 8th Congressional District Washington D.C. - As part of its commitment to defending and expanding Latino representation in Congress, today CHC BOLD PAC endorses Congressman Rob Menendez for re-election to New Jersey’s 8th District. CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez released the following statement on this endorsement: “As the only Latino currently representing New Jersey in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Rob Menendez has fought tirelessly for the Latino community. He is a proven leader on the issues that matter most to our community, like making life more affordable, lowering prescription drug prices and ensuring that health care remains affordable and accessible, protecting reproductive freedom and much more,” said CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez. “In Congress, Rob has worked to protect and expand opportunities for all workers. As a member of the Labor Caucus, he introduced the Working Families Task Force Act, which will bring together officials from across the federal government to work on solutions for issues impacting all working families, including affordable access to child care and wage growth. Throughout his years of public service, Rob has fought hard to improve the lives of all Latinas and Latinos.” “As we kickoff another election cycle, BOLD PAC is proud to endorse Rob for re-election in New Jersey’s 8th congressional district because he is a champion for Latinos in New Jersey and across the country. Over half the residents in the 8th district are Latinos (53%) and we know that Latino voters will remain central for decades to come. Soon, those in New Jersey will again choose who will represent them in Congress, and BOLD PAC stands with Rob to ensure that the large Latino population across the nation, and especially in New Jersey, is well represented in Congress.” Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33), Democratic Caucus Chair and CHC BOLD PAC Member “Rob’s hard work and fierce advocacy have earned him the respect of his colleagues. His belief in the American Dream, his commitment to New Jersey, and his deep knowledge of the important issues for working families make him an extraordinary Member of Congress,” said Chair of the House Democratic Caucus and CHC BOLD PAC Member Pete Aguilar. “Rob is uniquely positioned to defend working families against Extreme MAGA Republicans’ constant attacks on health care, immigration, and our basic rights. He is a strong voice and staunch advocate for the people of New Jersey and that’s why I’m proud to support him in his reelection.” Rep. Nanette D. Barragán (CA-44), CHC Chairwoman and CHC BOLD PAC Member: “Rob is a champion for our Latino community and a dedicated public servant who will deliver solutions for all the working families of New Jersey. Rob puts people before politics and will work to protect reproductive rights and access to affordable health care. Rob is a co-chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Immigration Task Force and I’ve been proud to fight side by side with Rob on one of the most critical issues facing our community,” said CHC Chairwoman and CHC BOLD PAC Member Rep. Nanette D. Barragán . “As a member of the House Pro-Choice Caucus, he cosponsored the Women’s Health Protection Act, which would enshrine the principles of Roe v. Wade into law and protect the rights of women all over the country. He will be a leader who is not afraid to stand up to Republicans and who will advocate for a high quality of life for all. I proudly support his re-election to New Jersey’s 8th District.” Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15), CHC BOLD PAC Board Member: “I’m thrilled to stand with Rob and support his re-election to New Jersey’s 8th District. In Congress, we have stood side by side to protect and expand opportunities for New Jerseyans and New Yorkers. Rob has advocated to improve transportation and infrastructure across New Jersey’s 8th District, including through the Gateway Program – the nation’s largest critical infrastructure project, which recently received $6.9 billion from the U.S. Department of Transportation, because he knows how much working families rely on quality transportation,” said CHC BOLD PAC Member Rep. Ritchie Torres. “Rob will fight and deliver for everyday families in New Jersey and make sure everyone has a voice in government. That’s why I’m proud to continue standing alongside him in Congress.” ABOUT ROBERT MENENDEZ As the grandson of immigrants and strong union members, Congressman Rob Menendez understands the spirit and value of public service and giving back to his community. He was born and raised in Hudson County and proudly serves New Jersey’s 8th Congressional District in the House of Representatives. In Congress, Rob Menendez has a record of delivering real solutions for working families. As a member of the Labor Caucus, he introduced the Working Families Task Force Act, which will help increase wages and access to affordable child care. He co-sponsored the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act, which will strengthen organized labor and give workers the wages and rights they deserve. Also, Congressman Menendez has been a fearless fighter for reproductive rights. As Member of the House Pro-Choice Caucus he cosponsored the Women’s Health Protection Act, which would enshrine the principles of Roe v. Wade into law and protect the rights of all women. Prior to being elected to the House of Representatives, Congressman Menendez served as a Commissioner of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. He was the first Latino from New Jersey to serve on the Board and the first millennial Port Authority Commissioner. During his time as a Commissioner, he oversaw the completion of several critical infrastructure projects, including Newark Liberty International Airport's $2.7 billion expansion. Rob earned an undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a J.D. from Rutgers Law School. He and his wife, young daughter, and son live in the Lafayette neighborhood of Jersey City. 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: Abril 4, 2024 Contacto: Diana Castaneda Diana@chcboldpac.com CHC BOLD PAC Respalda al Congresista Rob Menendez en la reelección por el distrito congresional ocho de Nueva Jersey Washington D.C. - Como parte de su compromiso por defender y ampliar la representación latina en el Congreso, hoy CHC BOLD PAC respalda al Congresista Rob Menéndez en la reelección por el distrito congresional ocho de Nueva Jersey. La presidenta del CHC BOLD PAC, Linda Sánchez, emitió la siguiente declaración sobre este apoyo: “Como el único latino que actualmente representa a Nueva Jersey en la Cámara de Representantes de los Estados Unidos, el Congresista Rob Menedez ha luchado incansablemente por la comunidad latina. Es un líder que entiende las problemáticas y necesidades que más importan a nuestra comunidad como: bajar el costo de vida, reducir los precios de los medicamentos recetados, garantizar que la atención médica siga siendo accesible y de bajo costo para todos, proteger la libertad reproductiva y mucho más”, dijo Linda Sánchez, presidenta del CHC BOLD PAC. “En el Congreso, Rob ha trabajado para proteger y ampliar las oportunidades para todos los trabajadores. Como miembro del Comité de Trabajo del Congreso, presentó la Ley del Grupo de Trabajo para Familias Trabajadoras, que reunirá a funcionarios de todo el gobierno federal para solucionar los problemas que afectan a todas las familias trabajadoras, incluido ampliar el acceso de bajo costo a guarderías infantiles y el aumento de los salarios. A lo largo de sus años de servicio público, Rob ha luchado duro para mejorar las vidas de todas las latinas y latinos”. “Al iniciar otro ciclo electoral, BOLD PAC se enorgullece en respaldar a Rob para la reelección en el octavo distrito del Congreso de Nueva Jersey porque es un defensor de los latinos en Nueva Jersey y en todo el país. Más de la mitad de los residentes del octavo distrito son latinos (53%) y sabemos que los votantes latinos seguirán siendo centrales en las próximas décadas. Pronto, los habitantes de Nueva Jersey volverán a elegir a quién los representará en el Congreso y BOLD PAC apoya a Rob para garantizar que la gran población latina de todo el país y especialmente de Nueva Jersey, esté bien representada en el Congreso”. Representante Pete Aguilar (CA-33), Presidente del Comité Demócrata de la Cámara y Miembro de CHC BOLD PAC “El arduo trabajo de Rob y el ser un defensor incansable le han ganado el respeto de sus colegas. Su creencia en el sueño americano, su compromiso con Nueva Jersey y su profundo conocimiento de los temas importantes para las familias trabajadoras, lo convierten en un miembro extraordinario del Congreso”, dijo Pete Aguilar, presidente del Comité Demócrata de la Cámara de Representantes y miembro de CHC BOLD PAC. “Rob está en una posición única para defender a las familias trabajadoras contra los constantes ataques de los republicanos extremos y Trumpistas a la atención médica, la inmigración y a nuestros derechos básicos. Es una voz fuerte y un firme defensor del pueblo de Nueva Jersey y es por eso que estoy orgulloso de apoyarlo en su reelección”. Representante Nanette D. Barragán (CA-44), Presidenta de CHC y Miembro del CHC BOLD PAC: “Rob es un defensor de nuestra comunidad latina y un servidor público dedicado, que brindará soluciones para todas las familias trabajadoras de Nueva Jersey. Rob antepone a las personas a la política y trabajará para proteger los derechos reproductivos y el acceso a una atención médica de bajo costo. Rob es Co presidente del Grupo de Trabajo sobre Inmigración del Caucus Hispano del Congreso y me enorgullece luchar codo con codo con Rob en uno de los problemas más críticos que enfrenta nuestra comunidad”, dijo la Presidenta del CHC y Miembro del CHC BOLD PAC, Nanette. D. Barragán. “Como miembro del Comité Pro derecho a decidir de la Cámara de Representantes, copatrocinó la Ley de Protección de la Salud de la Mujer, que consagraría los principios de Roe v. Wade como ley y protegería los derechos de las mujeres en todo el país. Será un líder que no tendrá miedo de enfrentarse a los republicanos y que abogará por una alta calidad de vida para todos. Apoyo con orgullo su reelección al octavo distrito de Nueva Jersey”. Representante Ritchie Torres (NY-15), Miembro de la junta directiva de CHC BOLD PAC: “Estoy complacido en apoyar a Rob y su reelección por el octavo distrito de Nueva Jersey. En el Congreso, hemos trabajado codo con codo para proteger y ampliar las oportunidades para los habitantes de Nueva Jersey y los neoyorquinos. Rob ha abogado por mejorar el transporte y la infraestructura en cada rincón del octavo distrito de Nueva Jersey, incluso a través del Programa Gateway, el proyecto de infraestructura crítica más grande del país, que recientemente recibió $6.9 mil millones del Departamento de Transporte de EE. UU., porque sabe cuánto dependen las familias trabajadoras del transporte de calidad. ”, dijo el Representante Ritchie Torres, Miembro del CHC BOLD PAC. “Rob luchará y cumplirá con las familias trabajadoras de Nueva Jersey y se asegurará de que todos tengan voz en el gobierno. Por eso estoy orgulloso de seguir junto a él en el Congreso”.  SOBRE ROBERT MENENDEZ Como nieto de inmigrantes y consagrados miembros sindicales, el Congresista Rob Menendez comprende el espíritu y el valor del servicio público y la retribución a su comunidad. Nació y creció en el condado de Hudson y se enorgullece de servir en el octavo distrito del Congreso de Nueva Jersey en la Cámara de Representantes. En el Congreso, Rob Menéndez tiene un historial de entregar soluciones reales para las familias trabajadoras. Como miembro del Comité Laboral, presentó la Ley del Grupo de Trabajo para Familias Trabajadoras, que ayudará a aumentar los salarios y el acceso a servicios de cuidado infantil de bajo costo. Co patrocinó la Ley Richard L. Trumka para proteger el derecho de sindicación, que fortalecerá el trabajo organizado y dará a los trabajadores los salarios y derechos que merecen. Además, el Congresista Menéndez ha sido un luchador constante por los derechos reproductivos. Como miembro del Comité pro derecho a decidir de la Cámara de Representantes, co patrocinó la Ley de Protección de la Salud de la Mujer, que consagraría los principios de Roe v. Wade y protegería los derechos de todas las mujeres. Antes de ser elegido miembro de la Cámara de Representantes, el Congresista Menéndez se desempeñó como Comisionado de la Autoridad Portuaria de Nueva York y Nueva Jersey. Fue el primer latino de Nueva Jersey en formar parte de la Junta y el primer Comisionado de la Autoridad Portuaria milenial. Durante su mandato como comisionado, supervisó la finalización de varios proyectos de infraestructura críticos, incluida la expansión de $2.7 mil millones del Aeropuerto Internacional Newark Liberty. Rob obtuvo una licenciatura de la Universidad de Carolina del Norte en Chapel Hill y un doctorado en derecho de la Facultad de Derecho de Rutgers. Él, su esposa, su hija pequeña y su hijo viven en el barrio Lafayette de Jersey City. 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.
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