The organization endorsed its largest-ever slate of candidates in Virginia.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tonight, Latino Victory Fund Interim President Melissa Mark-Viverito issued the following statement congratulating Virginia Delegates Elizabeth Guzman, Hala Ayala and Alfonso Lopez, and first time candidate Phil Hernandez on advancing to the general election:
“Latino Victory Fund could not be prouder of our tremendous slate of candidates who are advancing to the general election. Our champions Elizabeth Guzman, Hala Ayala and Alfonso Lopez are a step closer to being re-elected, and Phil Hernandez is about to flip a critical district red to blue — which could hand Virginia Democrats control of the lower chamber. Virginians sent a profound message that they want diverse representation in their local governments. They know that these leaders will fight for them in the Virginia House of Delegates.”
Mark-Viverito added, “Make no mistake: these candidates are in a strong position, and they will win their elections in November.”
With a total of five endorsed-candidates in this primary, this was the largest slate of candidates Latino Victory Fund had ever endorsed in a primary election in Virginia. The candidates who won tonight as followed:
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RE-ENDORSED: Elizabeth Guzman House of Delegates, District 31
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RE-ENDORSED: Alfonso Lopez for House of Delegates, District 49
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RE-ENDORSED: Hala Ayala for House of Delegates, District 51
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ENDORSED: Phil Hernandez for House of Delegates, District 100
