Press Release

WASHINGTON D.C. — A recent harrowing report by the Southern Poverty Law Center exposed how White House advisor Stephen Miller promoted racist beliefs and showed an affinity for white nationalism. Miller also shared articles from the white supremacist websites VDARE and American Renaissance with right-wing publications. Joining a growing number of elected officials and the Congressional […]

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, TX-16, was elected to a key seat in Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s Democratic leadership team. Latino Victory Project Executive Director Mayra Macías issued the following statement in response: “Congresswoman Escobar’s election to the Democratic House leadership is monumental for Latino representation in Congress. Since day one, Escobar established

Washington, D.C. — As the Supreme Court wraps up the hearing on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Latino Victory Fund Executive Director Mayra Macías issued the following statement: “For more than seven years, DACA has proven time and time again its lawfulness and effectiveness. This program has enabled over 800,000 Dreamers to come out

Washington, D.C. — Today marks the 25th Anniversary of California’s Proposition 187, the 1994 anti-immigrant ballot initiative that sparked a movement in the Latino community, creating a lasting impact on Latino political power. The movement mobilized the Latino community, increased Latino representation in California’s government, which had a ripple effect on Latino political power nationwide.

Washington, D.C. — This week, Telemundo Noticias released another damning poll that showed that an overwhelming majority of Latinos prefer a Democrat in the White House over President Trump. Key Points of Telemundo Noticias’ poll: “64 percent of Hispanic voters would choose to replace Trump with a Democratic president […]” “This rejection is greater among

History-Making Latinas: Regina Romero, Hala Ayala and Elizabeth Guzman shine in the cadre of Latina elected officials rising during the Trump Era.  Washington, D.C. — On Election Day, Latino Victory Fund-endorsed candidates made history in Arizona and Virginia. In Virginia, the first Latinas elected to the chamber in 2017, Hala Ayala and Elizabeth Guzman, were

Mayor-elect Regina Romero makes history by becoming the first woman and Latina mayor of Tucson Washington, D.C. — Congratulating Mayor-elect Regina Romero on her historic victory tonight, Latino Victory Fund Executive Director Mayra Macías issued the following statement: “Councilwoman Regina Romero shattered one glass ceiling when she became the first Latina elected to the Tucson

Washington, D.C. — Congratulating Delegates Alfonzo Lopez (HD-49), Elizabeth Guzman (HD-31), and Hala Ayala (HD-51) on winning their re-election, Latino Victory Fund Executive Director Mayra Macías issued the following statement: “Once again, the people of Northern Virginia made their voices heard loud and clear at the ballot box–they want Delegates Alfonso Lopez, Elizabeth Guzman and

Washington D.C. — On Sunday, U.S. Rep. Katie Hill, CA-25, announced her retirement from the United States House of Representatives. Latino Victory Fund Executive Director Mayra Macías issued the following statement in response: “With more than one-third of the population of California’s 25th Congressional District being Latino,  the next representative must reflect the district’s rich

Washington D.C. — Ahead of President Trump’s campaign rally in Dallas, Texas, — in a state where 76% of Texas Hispanics disapprove of Trump — Latino Victory Fund  Executive Director Mayra Macías issued the following statement: “President Trump knows that the days of Republicans dominance in Texas are numbered because Hispanic voters are rejecting his