Endorsements come from Latino public servants, small business owners, and community leaders

Las Vegas, NV – Today, more than 200 Latino leaders from across Nevada endorsed Senator Catherine Cortez Masto’s reelection campaign, highlighting her fight for Nevada’s working families, Latino-owned small businesses, and a woman’s right to choose.

“Whether you’re a third generation Nevadan like me or you’re just getting started here — Nevada is our home, and I’m fighting for you,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “I am proud to have the support of our Latino leaders, and I look forward to continuing our work together delivering for all Nevada communities.”

A third generation Nevadan, Cortez Masto is the first and only Latina elected to the U.S. Senate, where she has passed critical legislation to create good-paying jobs, lower costs, and support Nevada workers. Univision’s Despierta America recently highlighted Cortez Masto’s story and her fight for Latino families in Nevada.

Her opponent, Adam Laxalt, has consistently attacked the Latino community in Nevada, saying it was “good news” for him that Latino-owned small businesses closed during the pandemic and opposing new, good-paying jobs for Nevadans.

“Senator Cortez Masto lives by her family values, and I’m pleased to endorse her because she is a champion for Latino working families,” said Edgar Flores, former Nevada Hispanic Legislative Caucus Chair. “As a state legislator, I’ve seen firsthand her work throughout Nevada — bringing home helpful infrastructure resources to create jobs and boost our standing as the entertainment capital of the world.”

“Nevada’s hardworking families are fortunate to have Senator Cortez Masto serving our state,” said Teresa Benitez-Thompson, Nevada Assembly Majority Leader. “Watching her open the doors of the U.S. Senate to Latinas has shown us that we can do anything. I am proud to support my friend, and I am excited to continue working together to strengthen Nevada’s economy, schools, and communities.”

“From always protecting small businesses to supporting Nevada workers, Catherine has proved that she will deliver for us when we need it most,” said Antonio Garcia, U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce in Las Vegas President. “She always puts Nevada first, and I’m proud to endorse her because no one fights harder for our Latino-owned small businesses.”

“I support Senator Cortez Masto because she has led efforts to protect women’s rights and has stood against right-wing politicians targeting our community,” said Sylvia Lazos, Henderson Community Leader. “This election is about who stands with us — and Adam Laxalt has consistently attacked Nevada’s Latino communities. We helped defeat him before and we will work as hard as we can to defeat him again because he’s not fighting for us. Senator Cortez Masto is.”

The full endorsement list can be found below.

    Aaron Ibarra, SNBTU
    Adela Hale, Live Event Productions Vice President
    Aida Rodriguez, Business Owner
    Alberto Gonzalez, Vice President, CWA 9413
    Alberto Monteagudo, School Professional
    Alexa Aispuro, Community Leader
    Alexandra Martinez, Community Activist
    Alexis Cornejo, Law Student
    Alfonso Lopez, Organizer and Political Director, SMART Local 88
    Alondra Ramos, Hermanos Ramos Circus
    Amauri Ramos, Hermanos Ramos Circus
    Ana Maria Camallone, Community Leader and Activist
    Ana Ulloa, Business Owner
    Anabelle Navarro, Community Leader
    Anarella Jordan, Housewife
    Anastasio Real, Asssistant to Councilwoman Olivia Diaz
    Angel Ramos, Hermanos Ramos Circus
    Angel Rincon, Cement Mason Instructor, OPCMIA 797
    Angelica Quinones, Makeup Artist
    Anthony Ronald Valenzuela, Business Owner
    Antonio A. Ramos, Hermanos Ramos Circus
    Antonio Esclapes, Community Activist
    Antonio Garcia, President of US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce in Nevada
    Artemisa Blanco, DNC Member, CWA Member
    Arturo Amaya, Las Vegas Peruvian Association Founder and Director
    Arturo Gonzalez, Community Activist
    Astrid Guzman, Lawyer
    Aurora Monge, Community Activist
    Beatriz Uribe, Community Leader
    Beatriz Venegas, Community Activist
    Bernardo Ramos, Community Activist
    Bibiana Ascensio, Mental Health Therapist
    Blanca Lazarte, Business Owner
    Brenda Garcia, Professional Makeup Artist
    Bryan Orozco, TWU 556
    Carla Campos, Chief Stewart, CWA 9413
    Carlos Caldera, Media Business Owner
    Carlos Lazarte, Business Owner
    Carolina Herrera, Community Activist
    Carolyn Salvador, Chilean Association President
    Catherine Mosquera, Student Leader
    Cesar Jordan, Realtor
    Claudia Corral, Mental Health Professional
    Cristina Kline, Culinary Workers Union 226
    David Juan Vidal, Community Activist
    Dayanara Saldarriaga, Student Leader
    Diana Valles President, Culinary Workers Union 226
    Diego Zaraqua, Community Leader
    Doris M. Rojas, Retired
    Douglas Ramos, Hermanos Ramos Circus
    Dr. Cesar Quintana, Chiropractor and Business Owner
    Dr. Ivet Aldaba, Mental Health Professional & Educator
    Dr. Jose Partida, Medical Center Owner
    Dra. Monica Rocca, Media Business Owner
    Dunia P. Cornejo, Unit Coordinator
    Dyana Melchor, Student Leader
    Edgar Flores, Nevada Assemblyman
    Edgar Murrales, Mental Health Professional
    Edith Fernandez, Nevada State College Professor
    Eduardo Lopez, Plasterer Instructor, OPCMIA 797
    Eduardo Zavala, Vice President and Field Rep, BAC 13
    Eloy Jara, Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer, LiUNA 169
    Elvira Diaz, Community Leader
    Elvira Galicia, Business Professional
    Estefania Galicia, UPS Administrative Assistant
    Esther Pulido, Community Activist
    Esther Rodriguez, Mental Health Professional
    Ezekiel Martin, Community Activist
    Fabiola Campos, Community Activist
    Fermin Ramirez, Radio Host and Musician
    Fernando Romero, Community Activist
    Flor Cardona, UNLV TRIO Educational Talent
    Francisco Miranda, Teamsters 631
    Frank Perez, Community Leader
    Freddy Chaves, Business Owner
    Freddy Medina, Director of Training, OPCMIA 797
    Genar A. Guerra, Professional Makeup Artist
    Geny Romero, Community Activist
    Geoconda Arguello-Kline, Former Executive Secretary-Treasurer, Culinary Workers Union 226
    Geoconda Hughes, Critical Care Nurse Practitioner
    Gilbert Monge, Community Activist
    Gisela De La Rosa, Therapist
    Gloria Hernandez, Culinary Workers Union 226
    Guadalupe Davila, Community Activist
    Guadalupe Espitia, Housewife
    Gustavo Aguilar, Business Owner
    Hector Salazar, Salesperson
    Hellen Quan, College Counselor
    Heriberto Ramos, Las Vegas Migrant Club President
    Hilda Esclapes, Community Activist
    Humberto F. Rojas, Retired
    Ibeth Elena Galan, Community Activist
    Illeana Rodriguez, Community Activist
    Imer Cespedes, Student Leader
    Irene Mosquera, Media Business Owner
    Iris V. Rodriguez, Community Activist
    Isaac Barron, City of North Las Vegas Councilman
    Itziana Ortega, Language Services Professional
    Ivett Tobon, Community Activist
    Jacob Gonzalez, Compliance Rep, BAC 13
    Janet Gonzalez, Community Activist
    Jesus “Chuy” Gutierrez, Business Owner and Community Leader
    Jonathan A. Cordoba, Community Activist
    Jonathan Senda, Psychotherapist
    Jose Marquez, Business Agent, OPCMIA 797
    Jose Rosas, Las Vegas Poblanos Federation President
    Jose Soto, Director of Organizing, IUOE 501
    Jose Tecanhuehue, Community Activist
    Josue F. Galan, Community Activist
    Juan Orpineda, Business Agent, Ironworkers 416
    Juana Tuquero, Guest Room Attendant, Paris Las Vegas
    Judith Pineda, Community Activist
    Judy Palma, Community Activist
    Judy Prinzo, Business Professional
    Karla Trigueros, Community Activist
    Katherine Lorenzo, Community Activist
    Katia Zuniga, Bookkeeper
    Katy Emilia Venegas, Customer Service Specialist
    Kimberly Cornejo, Registered Nurse
    Klarissa Principe, Recording Secretary, TWU 577
    Lande Arias, Restaurant Worker
    Laura Becerra, Community Leader
    Laura Raquel Cruz, Community Leader
    Leonidas Ferraz, La Pulga, LLC Owner
    Leslie T. Herrera, Housewife
    Lia M. Acosta, Community Activist
    Lilliana A. Abel, Student Leader
    Lilliana Bricker, Business Owner
    Linda Fornos, Community Activist
    Liz Sorenson, President, Nevada State AFL-CIO
    Ludwig Aguilar, Entertainment Industry Producer
    Luis D. Rodriguez, Community Activist
    Lynnette Sawyer, Hispanic Museum of Nevada Owner
    Magdalena Tecanhuehue, Community Activist
    Marco A. Chavez, AJUPEME USA, Representative
    Margarita Chaidez, Duranguense Federation President
    Margarita Romano, Mental Health Professional and Business Owner
    Maria D. Mendoza, Business Owner
    Maria del Pilar Ramirez, Community Activist
    Maria Elena Villalobos, Housekeeper
    Maria Enamorado, Community Activist
    Maria Hansen, Business Professional
    Maria T. Santillanes, Factory Worker
    Maria Teresa Mojica, Realtor
    María Victoria Schoening, President, IAM Local Lodge 845
    Mariantonieta Candelas, President of Aspedejal
    Mariel Reyes, Mental Health Professional
    Mariluz Garcia, Community Leader and Washoe County Commission Candidate
    Mario DelaRosa, Business Owner and Community Leader
    Marisol Guardia, Community Activist
    Marleny Monteagudo, Nutritionist
    Marta Patricia Guerra, Community Activist
    Martha Ceja, Business Owner
    Martin Jr. Macias, Community Organizer
    Max Ramirez, Community Activist
    Melanie Saldarriaga, Student Leader
    Migdalia Davila, Business Owner
    Miguel Abad, Business Owner
    Miguel Amaral, Retired
    Miguel Davila, Urban Planner
    Mimi Quintero, Community Leader
    Moises Cornejo, E.R. Paramedic
    Monica Prado, Cuentales Magazine Owner
    Moses Mora, Tile and Marble Instructor, BAC 13
    Nayyara Suarez, Lawyer
    Nelcy Quintero, Tax Preparer
    Nora Edith Aguirre, La Pulga, LLC
    Nora Luna, Program Manager
    Nora Uribe, Ecuadorian Club in Las Vegas President
    Norma Angelica Amezcua, Community Activist
    Norma Tovar, Business Owner
    Oliver Ramos, Hermanos Ramos Circus
    Olivia Diaz, City of Las Vegas Councilwoman
    Omar Mendoza, Tile Finisher Instructor, BAC 13
    Oscar Delgado, City of Reno Councilman
    Pablo Antonio Castro, International Vice President at Las Vegas Walk of Stars
    Pablo Leos, Organizer, OPCMIA 797
    Patricia Hovey, Community Activist
    Pedro Gutierrez, Business Owner and Community Leader
    Perla Arias, Community Activist
    Perla Sanchez, Mental Health Professional
    Ramiro Navas, Culinary Workers Union 226
    Reina Del Carmen Velis, Central American and Mexican Committee of Las Vegas President
    Reyna Alvarez, Community Activist
    Ricardo Mosquera, Business Owner
    Robert Herrera, Assistant Business Manager, IBEW 357
    Rodolfo Alberto Romero, Business Owner
    Rodrigo Gonzalez Yanez, Community Leader
    Ronnie Young, IBEW 357
    Rosa Castillo, Director of Miss International Community USA
    Rosario Cardenas, Community Activist
    Rosemary Q. Flores, Community Leader
    Rosita Morales Peralta, Language Services Professional
    Rosy Garcia, Business Professional
    Ruben Ruiz, Nicaraguan Social Club Director
    Sandra Salinas, Business Owner
    Sandra Valdez, Psych Rehab Worker
    Sandra Willis, Business Owner
    Saray Loera, Artist
    Selena Torres, Nevada Assemblywoman and Nevada Hispanic Legislative Caucus
    Susie Martinez, Executive Secretary-Treasurer, Nevada State AFL-CIO
    Sylvia Lazos, UNLV Law Professor
    Teresa Benitez-Thompson, Nevada Assembly Majority Leader
    Teresa Swantson, Insurance Business Owner
    Tony German, Community Activist
    Veronica Guisler, Administrative Professional
    Victoria Gomez, Student Leader
    Vince Saavedra, Executive Secretary-Treasurer, Southern Nevada Building Trades Union
    Virginia Velasquez, Business Agent, Bartenders 165
    Wilbert Sotomayor, Community Activist
    Xenia Tecanhuehue, Community Leader
    Yarleny Roa-Dugan, Secretary Treasurer, SEIU 1107
    Yolanda Valencia, Community Activist
    Zoila Sanchez, Realtor
    Zoraida Caldera, Venezuelan Cultural Foundation