CHC BOLD PAC Endorses Nellie Pou in New Jersey’s 9th Congressional District

Washington D.C. –  As part of its commitment to expanding Latino representation in Congress, today CHC BOLD PAC is endorsing Nellie Pou in NJ-09. CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez released the following statement on this endorsement:

“Nellie has been a relentless champion for working families in New Jersey,” said CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez. “With so much at stake this election, getting more Democrats who will fight against Republican extremism is more important than ever. If elected, Nellie will make history as the first Latina to represent New Jersey in Congress, and BOLD PAC is proud to endorse her.”

“I am deeply honored to receive the endorsement of CHC BOLD PAC,” said Nellie Pou. “Growing up, my family worked hard to make ends meet, and I know firsthand the challenges our working families face. I’ve spent my career fighting for working families, to ensure access to quality health care, and to create better schools for our kids. With BOLD PAC’s support, I’m ready to take this fight to Congress, to fight for working families and stand up to Republican extremism. Together, we will build a better future for all of our communities.”

ABOUT NELLIE POU 

Born and raised in Paterson, New Jersey, Nellie Pou’s parents came to the Garden State from Puerto Rico in 1953 to start their lives and raise a family.

Throughout her career in public service, Nellie has been committed to improving the lives of New Jerseyans. From fighting for better schools for our kids to more affordable health care, to criminal justice reform– Nellie has been at the forefront of some of New Jersey’s toughest fights.

As a mother and grandmother, Nellie knows what New Jersey families are facing and will continue to work to create good-paying jobs and bring down costs. From housing to groceries, Nellie understands that families are being squeezed by corporate greed driving up costs, and she is ready to take that fight head-on in Congress. Nellie will also continue to stand up to defend a woman’s right to make her own medical decisions, not just here in New Jersey, but across the country.

Nellie has dedicated her entire life to the community that raised her, and in Congress she will do the same.

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CHC BOLD PAC, the campaign arm of the Hispanic Caucus, was founded in 2001 to increase Latino representation in Congress. Since its founding, BOLD PAC has almost doubled the size of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.