Loretta Sanchez Locks Key Endorsements from CA Latino Caucus

Press Release

Today, Congresswoman and U.S. Senate candidate Loretta Sanchez announced the endorsement of key members of the California Legislative Latino Caucus.

"Congresswoman's Sanchez candidacy is an exciting opportunity for Californians to elect their first Latina to the U.S. Senate. Loretta has a proven record of fighting on behalf of working families and advancing the quality of life for Latinos everywhere. I have no doubt that she will be a courageous champion for our communities bringing our country closer to the ideal of equal representation," stated Assemblymember Luis Alejo (D-Salinas), Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus.

Sanchez has previously earned the support of numerous Latino leaders including:

Ed Hernández, California State Senator (22nd SD -- West Covina)
Ian Calderon, California State Assemblymember (57th AD --Whittier)
Cristina Garcia, California State Assemblymember (58th AD -- Norwalk)
Lorena Gonzalez, California State Assemblymember (80th AD -- San Diego)
Roger Hernández, California State Assemblymember (48th AD -- West Covina)
Patty Lopez, California State Assemblymember (39th AD -- San Fernando)
Freddie Rodriguez, California State Assemblymember (52nd AD -- Pomona)
Eduardo Garcia, California State Assemblymember (56th AD -- Coachella)
Congressman Pete Aguilar (31st CD -- Redlands)
Congressman Tony Cárdenas ( 29th CD -- San Fernando Valley)
Congresswoman Lucille Roybal Allard (40th CD -- Los Angeles)
Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (38th CD -- Whittier)
Congresswoman Norma Torres (35th CD -- Pomona)
Congressman Juan Vargas (51st CD -- San Diego)
* Hank Lacayo, Congress of California Seniors, State President
* Dave Rodriguez, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), State Director

"As California Latino population grows, so must our representation. I am proud to have the support of these influential lawmakers that push for bold policies that enhance the rights and quality of life of our Latino community throughout the state," said Congresswoman Sanchez.

If elected, Congresswoman Sanchez would become the first Latina senator in the history of the United States. The primary election for the U.S. Senate contest is on June 7th, 2016 with the top two vote-getters advancing to the November, 2016 general election. The seat is open due to the pending retirement of incumbent Senator Barbara Boxer and is the first open Senate seat in CA in 24 years.

* Organizations named for title purposes only.

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