Number Of Latinos Increases In Senate

Latino candidates successfully ran for congressional seats in 12 states.

In a historic shift, the number of Latino senators will reach a record high next year, growing from five to seven. This change comes after the victories of Rep. Ruben Gallego, a Democrat from Arizona, and Bernie Moreno, a Republican business owner from Ohio.

A new report from the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) high…