PODER PAC is an American Democratic Party political action committee (PAC) founded in 2008 in Orlando, Florida.[1] Its goal is to increase and support pro-choice Latinas running for all levels of elected office.[2][3][4][5]

In 2008, it supported Hillary Clinton for the Democratic Party nomination for president.[6]

In 2016, its mission changed to exclusively electing Latinas to the US Congress.[6] and hosted a fundraiser in Philadelphia with Loretta Sanchez for California's US Senate election.[7][8]

In 2020, Mike Bloomberg gave $500,000 to the group in an effort to win the 2020 United States presidential election in Florida for Joe Biden.[9]

After Roe v. Wade was overturned in June 2022, the group said it was imperative to support more pro-choice Latinos for Congress.[10][11] It said that the decision may help elect more candidates.[12]

The group has supported 90% of Democratic Latinas in the 117th United States Congress.[13] In 2022 it launched the Poderosas 2022 Protection Program to support pro choice Latina incumbents.[14]

References

  1. ↑ Schorsch, Peter (October 7, 2020). "Sunburn — The morning read of what's hot in Florida politics — 10.7.20". Florida Politics. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Facts For All". Vote Smart. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  3. ↑ "PODER PAC". Center for American Women and Politics, Rutgers University. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  4. ↑ Meyer, Theodoric (June 28, 2017). "Retirement savings coalition flies in". Politico. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Women of Color Face Significant Barriers When Running for Office. But They're Finding Support". YES! Magazine. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  6. 1 2 "Trump Is Provoking The Latino Community. Will It Answer In November?". HuffPost. August 7, 2016. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  7. ↑ Murakami, Kery (July 27, 2016). "In Philadelphia, it's the Democrats' turn to raise cash". The Daily Item. CNHI Washington. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  8. ↑ Railey, Kimberly (July 28, 2015). "Latino PACs Eye a Bigger Role in 2016". The Atlantic. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Mike Bloomberg donates $500,000 to Orlando Hispanic group to help Joe Biden in Florida". Orlando Sentinel. October 6, 2020. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  10. ↑ Lopez, Nicole (August 15, 2023). "7 PACs that Support Latina Candidates". Latinas Represent. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Latinas are well represented in the labor force. In Congress, not so much". NBC News. February 4, 2022. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Can abortion galvanize Latino Democratic and Republican voters?". Yahoo News. May 5, 2022. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  13. ↑ Bernal, Rafael (March 17, 2022). "Pro-choice Latina group launches incumbent protection campaign". The Hill. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  14. ↑ Habib, Yamily (March 21, 2022). "Pro-Choice Latina Group Adopts New Political Strategy Towards Mid-Term Elections". BELatina. Retrieved December 4, 2023.

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