Latino leaders press Beshear to expand DGA’s midterm map
Latino leaders are frustrated Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, who chairs the Democratic Governors Association, hasn't capitalized on momentum in Texas.
Kentucky's Democratic Governor Andy Beshear is facing pressure from Latino officials to expand the Democratic Governors Association (DGA) map to include Texas. This request comes as the DGA targets several swing states, including Michigan, Arizona, Georgia, and Nevada, to retain or flip governorships. However, the Latino community argues that Texas is at the heart of their declining support for Democrats.
A group of Latino Democratic officials, including operatives and local and congressional leaders, wrote a letter to Beshear, urging him to provide $10 million in support for Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa, a Democrat challenging incumbent Republican Governor Greg Abbott. The letter cited recent polls indicating Hinojosa's strong position against Abbott.
Despite the DGA pledging support for Hinojosa, the Latino leaders claim they received a less-than-satisfactory response from the organization, leading to their disappointment and frustration. The DGA's communications director stated that they are committed to supporting Hinojosa and are working closely with her team, but they have not officially committed additional funds.
The Latino operatives feel that the DGA's dismissiveness has caused a "sweeping frustration" within their ranks.
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