WASHINGTON – Today, Latino Victory Fund, the most influential national organization helping to build political power within the Latino community at every level of government, endorsed Tony Vargas for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District. If elected, he would be the first Latino to represent Nebraska in congress.
Latino Victory Fund President & CEO Sindy Benavides released the following statement:
“Tony Vargas is a rising star in the Nebraska Legislature who will bring a wealth of knowledge and leadership to Washington. We are thrilled to support Tony Vargas in his bid for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District. As a former public-school teacher, nonprofit leader, and public servant, Tony has fought to build equity in education by creating a level playing field and increasing educational opportunities for all children.
“Whether in the classroom, school board meetings, or in the state legislature, Tony has brought people together to get things done. We need leaders like him who have a history of uplifting working families, small businesses, and entire communities, in Congress. In his campaign, he is fighting to protect our democratic rights, reproductive freedoms, and improving access to quality healthcare. Tony has demonstrated his commitment, we know he will stay grounded to serving the people who elect him, and we are proud to stand by him as Nebraska’s next Congressman.”
More About Tony Vargas:
- Tony Vargas is a former public school teacher and first generation graduate from the University of Rochester. He received a Master of Science in education from Pace University.
- Vargas was appointed to the Omaha Public School Board in 2013.
- In 2016, Tony Vargas became the first outright elected Hispanic legislator in Nebraska.
- Vargas won the Democratic nomination for Neraska’s 2nd Congressional district in 2022.
You can learn more about Tony Vargas’s campaign here.
WASHINGTON – Today, Latino Victory Fund, the most influential national organization helping to build political power within the Latino community at every level of government, endorsed Tony Vargas for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District. If elected, he would be the first Latino to represent Nebraska in congress.
Latino Victory Fund President & CEO Sindy Benavides released the following statement:
“Tony Vargas is a rising star in the Nebraska Legislature who will bring a wealth of knowledge and leadership to Washington. We are thrilled to support Tony Vargas in his bid for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District. As a former public-school teacher, nonprofit leader, and public servant, Tony has fought to build equity in education by creating a level playing field and increasing educational opportunities for all children.
“Whether in the classroom, school board meetings, or in the state legislature, Tony has brought people together to get things done. We need leaders like him who have a history of uplifting working families, small businesses, and entire communities, in Congress. In his campaign, he is fighting to protect our democratic rights, reproductive freedoms, and improving access to quality healthcare. Tony has demonstrated his commitment, we know he will stay grounded to serving the people who elect him, and we are proud to stand by him as Nebraska’s next Congressman.”
More About Tony Vargas:
- Tony Vargas is a former public school teacher and first generation graduate from the University of Rochester. He received a Master of Science in education from Pace University.
- Vargas was appointed to the Omaha Public School Board in 2013.
- In 2016, Tony Vargas became the first outright elected Hispanic legislator in Nebraska.
- Vargas won the Democratic nomination for Neraska’s 2nd Congressional district in 2022.
You can learn more about Tony Vargas’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.
