WASHINGTON D.C.- Today, Latino Victory Fund, the most influential national organization helping to build political power within the Latino community at every level of government, endorsed Maria Peterson for Illinois House of Representatives, District 52.
Latino Victory Fund’s President & CEO Sindy M. Benavides released the following statement:
“Maria Peterson’s commitment to her community and its priority issues make her an ideal leader to represent Illinois House District 52. From her career as a litigation attorney advocating for workers to her involvement in MOMS Demand Action and local advocacy efforts and organizations, she is an undeniable change agent and advocate. She’ll continue working tirelessly to improve her community through centering gun safety, reproductive justice, environmental protections, women’s healthcare, and protection of public institutions.
“Maria is working to create a better future for our communities by investing in public institutions like schools and libraries that serve as engines for economic mobility for everyday Americans. We are proud to support Maria as part of our slate of 2024 candidates. She embodies what it means to be a dedicated public servant, and we’re excited to work with her in Illinois. Latino Victory will work to educate, energize, and empower voters to support progressive candidates from the White House to statehouses in every corner of our country, and we’re proud to have Maria as one of those candidates.”
You can learn more about Maria Peterson’s campaign here.
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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 school board to the Senate to the White House.
