In Memory of a Latina Leader:
Choco Gonzalez Meza 1955-2016
Choco was a Latina powerhouse, trailblazer and a staunch advocate for the Latino community, Women and Democrats. A Charter Member of PODER PAC, Choco wholeheartedly understood and supported the mission of building a bench of Latina candidates.
She left this world far too early, but certainly made a tremendous impact while she was here. We pay tribute to her memory and work and will miss her dearly.
Rest in Peace Our Dear Friend and Sister.
Love, The PODER PAC Board
She left this world far too early, but certainly made a tremendous impact while she was here. We pay tribute to her memory and work and will miss her dearly.
Rest in Peace Our Dear Friend and Sister.
Love, The PODER PAC Board
PODER PAC does Democratic Convention 2016
A Big thank you to everyone who helped make the 2016 PODER PAC DNC Reception a big success! Thank for coming out to celebrate the memory of our founder Grace Ann Garcia and to Honor Amanda Renteria and the Latinas of the Clinton campaign. We couldn't have done it without you. A big thank you to our board member and emcee Maria Cardona and to Rosie Perez for her tireless advocacy. Also, thank you to Chairwoman Linda Sanchez, Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, Rep. Nydia Velazquez, Rep. Loretta Sanchez, Rep. Norma Torres and Minority Whip Steny Hoyer for joining us.
PODERPAC Endorses Latina
Candidates Running for U.S. Senate
New, Restructured PAC Endorses Two Latina Senate Candidates for the 2016 Cycle
Washington, DC – Today PODERPAC, the nation's only PAC focused on increasing thenumber of Latinas elected to the U.S. Congress, endorsed two Latinas running for the U.S. Senate.
Catherine Cortez Masto | Nevada
Loretta Sanchez | California
Catherine Cortez Masto and Loretta Sanchez represent distinct opportunities to become the first-ever Latina Senators in the history of the U.S. Senate. Their campaigns act as a catalyst to directly address the lack of Latinas in the Senate and disproportionate makeup of Latinas in U.S. politics.
“Latina Democrats currently hold only seven seats in Congress, and in the history of the U.S. Senate, there has never been a Latina Senator. It is time to break these glass ceilings,” said PODERPAC Founding Honorary Board Member Congresswoman Linda Sánchez. “I am so proud of these strong women who have the courage to run for elected office and will fight for American families." READ MORE
Candidates Running for U.S. Senate
New, Restructured PAC Endorses Two Latina Senate Candidates for the 2016 Cycle
Washington, DC – Today PODERPAC, the nation's only PAC focused on increasing thenumber of Latinas elected to the U.S. Congress, endorsed two Latinas running for the U.S. Senate.
Catherine Cortez Masto | Nevada
Loretta Sanchez | California
Catherine Cortez Masto and Loretta Sanchez represent distinct opportunities to become the first-ever Latina Senators in the history of the U.S. Senate. Their campaigns act as a catalyst to directly address the lack of Latinas in the Senate and disproportionate makeup of Latinas in U.S. politics.
“Latina Democrats currently hold only seven seats in Congress, and in the history of the U.S. Senate, there has never been a Latina Senator. It is time to break these glass ceilings,” said PODERPAC Founding Honorary Board Member Congresswoman Linda Sánchez. “I am so proud of these strong women who have the courage to run for elected office and will fight for American families." READ MORE
PODERPAC Announces Record Number of Latinas Running for Congress
New, Restructured PAC Endorses Five Candidates for the 2016 Cycle
Washington, DC – PODERPAC announced today the five Latinas running for the US Congress that will be endorsed by the only PAC run by and created for Latinas running for Congress. These include:
Nanette Barragan CA-44
Lucy Flores NV-4
Ana Sol Gutierrez MD-8
Joseline Pena Melnyk MD-4
Annette Taddeo FL-26
“Latina Democrats currently hold only seven seats in Congress, and in the history of the U.S. Senate, there has never been a Latina senator. It is time to break these glass ceilings,” said PODERPAC Founding Honorary Board Member Congresswoman Linda Sánchez. “I am so proud of these strong women who have the courage to run for elected office and would fight for American families." READ MORE
New, Restructured PAC Endorses Five Candidates for the 2016 Cycle
Washington, DC – PODERPAC announced today the five Latinas running for the US Congress that will be endorsed by the only PAC run by and created for Latinas running for Congress. These include:
Nanette Barragan CA-44
Lucy Flores NV-4
Ana Sol Gutierrez MD-8
Joseline Pena Melnyk MD-4
Annette Taddeo FL-26
“Latina Democrats currently hold only seven seats in Congress, and in the history of the U.S. Senate, there has never been a Latina senator. It is time to break these glass ceilings,” said PODERPAC Founding Honorary Board Member Congresswoman Linda Sánchez. “I am so proud of these strong women who have the courage to run for elected office and would fight for American families." READ MORE
PODER PAC has restructured to focus our resources on increasing the number of Latinas in Congress. We are now a multi-candidate federal PAC and are no longer supporting local races.
PODER PAC was created in order to empower Latinas who want to run for office and make a difference in their communities. Many of the women who we have supported were running for the first time and we want to celebrate the courage and dedication it took for them to run for elected office.
The 2010 Census underscores that Latinas will play a central role in the future political and economic development of this country. Your time, contacts, and financial contributions are needed to ensure that Latinas have an equal opportunity to govern and make decisions that impact our Nation. Join us! 
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2013 PODER PAC Inauguration Celebration
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