Press Release

Washington, D.C.–Latino Victory Fund announced the endorsement of State Representative Ricky Hurtado, re-election candidate for the 63rd District of the North Carolina State House of Representatives.  “Ricky Hurtado’s presence in the State House is invaluable to North Carolina’s more than 1 million Latino residents. We’re proud to support Ricky’s candidacy to ensure Latinos in North […]

Washington, D.C. — Latino Victory Fund congratulated State Senator Tony Vargas for winning the primary election in the race for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District. Vargas will be the first Latino candidate elected to this seat if he wins the general election in November.   Latino Victory Fund Managing Director Yvonne Gutierrez released the following statement: “We’re

Washington, D.C. – Latino Victory Fund announced the endorsement of a new slate of congressional candidates as part of the organization’s efforts to boost Latino representation in the United States House of Representatives. The candidates are Robert Menendez Jr., New Jersey Congressional District 8; Gabriel “Gabe” Vasquez, New Mexico Congressional District 2; and Gilbert “Gil”

Washington, D.C. – As part of its mission to build Latino political power at all levels of government, Latino Victory Fund announced the endorsement of a slate of California candidates running in key congressional and down-ballot races today. The candidates are Phil Arballo, California Congressional District 13; Robert Garcia, California Congressional District 42; Congressman Dr.

Washington, D.C. — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul today announced that she will appoint Congressman Antonio Delgado to be lieutenant governor of New York State.  Statement from Board Chair Luis A. Miranda, Jr. “This appointment clearly indicates the importance of speaking up, and advocating for representation and inclusion in the positions and levels of public

Washington, D.C. – Ahead of the May 24 primary runoff elections in Texas, Latino Victory Fund announced that it endorsed four Latina candidates. The candidates are Cassandra “Cas” Garcia Hernandez, candidate for Texas House District 70; Lina Hidalgo, reelection candidate for Harris County judge; Ina Minjarez, candidate for Bexar County judge; and Celia Israel, candidate

Washington, D.C. — Latino Victory Fund announced the endorsement of its first Georgia candidate slate ahead of the primary election. The candidates are Jason Esteves, State Senate, 6th District; Phil Olaleye, State House of Representatives, 59th District; and Michelle Schreiner, State House of Representatives, 90th District.  Nathalie Rayes, Latino Victory Fund President & CEO, released

Washington, D.C. — Today, the United States Senate voted to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the United States Supreme Court. Latino Victory Project President and CEO Nathalie Rayes issued the following statement:  “Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation to the Supreme Court is a monumental step forward for our judicial system and our country. She’s

Washington, D.C. — Today, Latino Victory Fund unveiled the 2022 candidate slate for its “First Latinas” program, an initiative aimed to increase Latina representation at all government levels by supporting Latina candidates who would be the first elected in their seats. The 2022 class of “First Latinas” includes nine congressional, statewide, and state legislature candidates

Washington, D.C. — On the last day of the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing for the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, Latino Victory Project urged the Senate to confirm the nominee. Brown Jackson will fill the vacancy of Justice Stephen Breyer, who announced his retirement earlier this year. Latino Victory Project