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

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  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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