Former Congressman Luis Gutiérrez, a longtime national voice for working families and Latino communities, has endorsed Mayra Rivera-Vázquez in South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District.
Gutiérrez, who represented Illinois in Congress for 26 years, said Rivera-Vázquez represents "the kind of leadership needed at a time when too many working families feel overlooked by those in power."
“Mayra Rivera-Vázquez is running for the right reasons,” said Gutiérrez. “She understands what families are carrying, what communities need, and what real leadership looks like. She is grounded, passionate, and deeply committed to serving others. I am proud to endorse her for Congress because she will bring integrity, courage, and a powerful sense of purpose to this race.”
Rivera-Vázquez said the endorsement is an "important sign of the growing coalition behind her campaign."
“I am honored to have Congressman Gutiérrez’s endorsement,” said Rivera-Vázquez. “He has spent his life standing up for working families and communities that too often have to fight to be heard. His support means a great deal to me. This campaign is about building a future where the people of South Carolina’s 1st District have real representation, real opportunity, and a leader who understands both the challenges they face and the strength they carry."