Latino-led political Action Committee

Somos the Future

Empowering Latino voices

Somos the Future

Our Mission

Our mission is to ensure powerful Latino voices in the electoral process, and to elect leaders who champion fairness and equity across immigration, workers’ rights, healthcare, education, environmental justice, and housing.

Somos the Future

About

COPAL is excited to announce the launch of a sister organization, Somos the Future. While COPAL continues its vital work as a movement organization dedicated to community advocacy and support, Somos the Future will operate as a legally separate political action committee.

Somos the Future is designed to amplify the voice and influence of the Latino community within the political arena, focusing on mobilizing voters, endorsing candidates, and ensuring that our community’s needs, dreams, and perspectives are prominently represented at every level of government.

Latinos are among the fastest growing populations in the United States. By 2060, it is projected that over 1 in 4 Americans will be Latino. We need elected officials that will fight for the well-being of our communities.

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Why do endorsements matter?

We facilitate a powerful, member-led political endorsement program to drive elections outcomes and shape public policy. We endorse candidates who are committed to advancing a shared agenda for improving the quality of life of Latino communities. Additionally, endorsements create a system of accountability, holding politicians responsible for fulfilling the promises they make during elections.

How do we decide who to endorse?

Selected candidates are invited to complete a questionnaire and participate in screening. During the screening, a group of our members interview the candidate about their support for our political platform and other relevant values. Members then arrive at a consensus about whether to recommend an endorsement to the Board of Directors.

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Endorsed Candidates 2024

Somos The Future endorses candidates who champion the issues that matter most to the Latino community. These leaders share our values of equity, empowerment, unity, integrity, and progress. We support individuals who will push for policies that address the diverse needs and aspirations of our communities and who are committed to long-term, sustainable change.

ABDI DAISANE

For MN House
District 14A

JESSICA NAVARRO

For MN House
District 19A

BRION CURRAN

For MN House
District 36B

LUCY REHM

For MN House
District 48B

MARY FRANCES CLARDY

For MN House
District 53A

JESS HANSON

For MN House
District 55A

VEDA KANITZ

For MN House
District 57A

KRISTI PURSELL

For MN House
District 58A
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