Salinas is the first Latina elected to represent Oregon in Congress
Washington, D.C. – Latino Victory Fund congratulated State Representative Andrea Salinas for winning the historic race for Oregon’s 6th Congressional District. Salinas is the first Latina elected to represent Oregon in Congress.
Latino Victory Fund President and CEO Nathalie Rayes released the following statement:
“Representative Salinas’ historic victory is a milestone for Oregon’s growing Latino population, and it will strengthen representation for the 31 million Latinas who live in the United States. Representative Salinas’ win is the direct result of decades of hard work and dedication to her community—she’s a brilliant state legislator and will continue advocating for Oregon in Congress. She’ll fight to help create a fair economy that protects families and workers, expands access to affordable healthcare, and safeguards women’s reproductive freedom. Latino Victory Fund is proud to congratulate Andrea Salinas for this significant victory for Oregonians and Latinas across the country.”
