Washington, D.C.—Latino Victory Fund congratulated Rudy Salas for advancing to the general election in the California jungle primary held on March 05. If elected, Salas would be the first Latino to represent California’s Central Valley in Congress.
Statement from Sindy M. Benavides, Latino Victory Fund President & CEO on Rudy Salas:
“Rudy Salas’ path to flipping the 22nd Congressional District has cleared an important hurdle, and Latino Victory is proud to congratulate him for advancing to the general election in the jungle primary. Rudy’s notable career in public service—spanning from his election as the first Latino Bakersfield City Council member to his five-term role as a California State Assemblymember—is a testament to his commitment to the issues that matter most to working families. He’s an experienced leader who has the drive and ambition to get things done on Capitol Hill and deliver results for all constituents of the 22nd Congressional District. Latino Victory is committed to continue supporting Rudy Salas in the general election.”
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The Latino Victory Fund is a progressive political action committee with the mission of growing Latino political power by increasing Latino representation at every level of government—from the county board to the Senate to the White House.
