Perez Picks Up Endorsements from Congressional Hispanic Caucus

Just before National Hispanic American Heritage Month ends on Oct. 15, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Perez announced endorsements from nine members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus representing California, Arizona, Florida and Texas.

The endorsements for the former Democratic National Committee Chair come from U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and U.S. Reps. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.), Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.), Tony Cardenas (D-Calif.), Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.), Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.), Darren Soto (D-Fla.) and Filemon Vela (D-Texas.)

“Hispanic Heritage Month is a moment in time to both reflect and celebrate our culture, but also reflect on the critical unfinished business,” Perez said in a virtual conversation this week with Padilla, Hispanic leaders in local government and advocates.

In Maryland, the percentage of the population identifying as Hispanic or Latino increased from 8% in 2010 to 12% in 2020. But only 40% of around 250,000 eligible Latino voters are registered to vote in Maryland, Perez said. “Our vote is our voice, and our numbers are our power,” Perez said.

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