THE MARGARITA BALL
WILL RETURN...

It's been a couple years since we've held our Margarita Ball, which has been a gathering to celebrate and support our Latinx candidates and caucus PAC. We will begin planning once we feel such a gathering will be safe. If you are interested in joining the planning committee or volunteering, email us at latinodems@ushdc.com

OUR LATINO STATE LEGISLATORS
As of the 2020 Census, Latinos account for 15.1% of Utah's population. While Democrats only hold 5 seats in the Utah State Senate and 13 seats in the Utah State House of Representatives, we have 4 Latinos in the Utah State Legislature (1 senator, 3 representatives) 

Sen. Luz Escamilla

  • Minority Whip​
  • Serving since 2009
View Senate Profile HERE

Rep. Mark Wheatley

  • Serving since 2005
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View House Profile HERE

​Rep. Angela Romero

  • Serving since 2013

​View House Profile HERE

Rep. Ashlee Matthews

  • Serving since 2021

​View House Profile HERE

Hispanic Caucus Meeting Recap
Convention 2021

The Utah State Hispanic Democratic Caucus (USHDC) held a general membership meeting at the 2021 State Democratic Convention, which was held virtually. As this was an organizing convention, we elected our new Caucus leadership team:
  • Olivia Jaramillo | Caucus Chair 
  • ​Giovanni Giannoni | Caucus 1st Vice-Chair 
  • Andrea Hernández | Caucus 2nd Vice-Chair 
  • Kevin Perez | Caucus Secretary 
  • Richard Jaramillo | Caucus Treasurer 
  • Ernie Gamonal | Caucus Sergeant at Arms
The Executive Committee will meet periodically and plan our Caucus efforts for the 2022 election cycle.