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After conceding congressional race to Jimmy Gomez, Robert Lee Ahn’s campaign says he could still win
*Re-cork the champagne, put back the confetti? California 34th challenger Robert Lee Ahn says the count isn’t over. There are more than 10,000 mail in ballots to be counted. VL […]
Jimmy Gomez wins Los Angeles congressional election to replace Xavier Becerra
*California’s 34th congressional district, which has been represented by a Latino for decades, will continue to be so after, Jimmy Gomez won yesterday’s runoff election. VL By Christine Mai-Duc, The […]
Ahn and Gomez appear headed to a runoff in L.A.’s congressional race
*Why you should read this: Because the election to replace Xavier Becerra has national potitcal implications. VL Do you like stories that reflect authentic Latino life in the U.S.? Be […]
I’m the first House Democrat elected since Trump. Here’s what my party should do.
*The first Democrat elected to congress after Trump is Latino, He says the first order of business should be getting past the midterms. Then, communicate. VL By Jimmy Gomez, Washington […]
Lessons on Hispanic turnout from California special election
*This is hopeful and frustrating at the same time. There’s hope in the fact that lessons were learned after the California special election. Frustration in the fact that we’re still […]
Latino, Asian-American Square Off in California’s U.S. House Race
*This is today’s big Latino political story. Polls close in Los Angeles at 8pm Pacific Daylight Time. This is going to be a classic voter mobilization race – whoever gets […]
California House race is a test of Latino, Korean influence
*This will be very interesting to watch. This is the race to fill the seat left vacant when Xavier Becerra left congress to become California’s Attorney General. The vote is […]
Slew of Latinos Running in California US House Race Bucking Norms
*Why you should read this: Because whenever the word “slew” is used in politics, it’s got to be interesting. Because California’s 34th congressional district has been a “mata” of Latino […]
Wendy Carrillo, whose mother brought her to the country from El Salvador illegally, enters race for Becerra seat
*Carrillo is running for the seat to be vacated by Rep. Xavier Becerra. Former Assembly Speaker John A. Perez and Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez have announced their candidacy for the same seat. VL […]
George Lopez, Edward James Olmos And Jackie Cruz On The First Latino They Saw On TV
*This is kinda’ cool, like a game. Who was the first Latino I saw on TV? It was Desi Arnaz, on I Love Lucy. On a U.S.-made film it was […]