Washington, D.C.—Latino Victory Fund, the most influential national organization working to strengthen Latino representation and help mobilize Latino voters ahead of the presidential election, announced today the endorsement of three candidates in Arizona. The candidates are Analise Ortiz, Arizona State Senate, District 24; Oscar De Los Santos, Arizona House of Representatives, District 11; Jennifer Allen, Pima County Board of Supervisors, District 3; and Adelita Grijalva, Pima County Board of Supervisors, District 5.
Statement from Sindy M. Benavides, Latino Victory Fund President & CEO, on Analise Ortiz, Arizona State Senate, District 24:
“Arizona’s state legislature needs more advocates like Representative Ortiz who will join the fight to protect democracy. She’s an unwavering defender of reproductive freedom and has committed to protecting our country’s hard-fought civil rights. Representative Ortiz is the right choice to represent District 24 in the Senate because she understands the priorities that matter to her community and will continue advocating for an improved education system, access to affordable housing, policies to address homelessness, and protecting democracy. Latino Victory Fund is proud to endorse her candidacy and will work tirelessly to ensure she is elected to the State Senate in November.”
Statement from Sindy M. Benavides, Latino Victory Fund President & CEO, on Oscar De Los Santos, Arizona House of Representatives, District 11:
“Representative De Los Santos is living proof that the American Dream is still achievable for our families. From being the son of Mexican immigrant parents to becoming the second-highest ranking member of the Arizona House of Representatives, he’s been dedicated to advocating for workers’ rights, economic justice and reproductive freedom, and he will continue to lead the fight for a clean environment and climate change action. Latino Victory Fund is proud to support Representative De Los Santos for re-election to ensure he continues his public service work to empower and strengthen his district.”
Statement from Sindy M. Benavides, Latino Victory Fund President & CEO, on Jennifer Allen, Pima County Board of Supervisors, District 3:
“Jennifer’s a powerhouse leader who has fought in the trenches to uplift Arizona’s communities. She has unparalleled experience advocating for Arizona’s working families, environmental protections and immigrant rights. She’s a lifelong Arizona resident and a respected community leader who will fight for issues that will help Pima County’s families thrive, including combating climate change, protecting water resources and land, affordable housing and improving the county’s infrastructure. Latino Victory Fund is proud to endorse Jennifer for Pima County Board of Supervisors.”
Statement from Sindy M. Benavides, Latino Victory Fund President & CEO, on Adelita Grijalva, Pima County Board of Supervisors, District 5:
“Adelita Grijalva is an outstanding leader with an unwavering record of public service. She has stood up for important issues that are a priority for Pima County residents. She’s a community champion dedicated to revamping the public education system and expanding healthcare access, as well as advocating for environmental protections. As a hard-working member of the Pima County Board of Supervisors, she will continue fighting to improve the lives of Pima County residents, and Latino Victory Fund is proud to endorse Supervisor Grijalva for re-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.
