KANSAS CITY, MO. – On the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Missouri Democratic Party Secretary Manny Abarca announced the founding members and allies of the Missouri Latino Caucus, the first one created in the state of Missouri.

Members and Allies

Rebecca & Tristin Amezcua-Hogan, Kansas City

Rep. Ashley Aune, District 14

Bill Caldwell, Dearborn

Rudy Chavez, Kansas City

Paula Diaz, Raymore

Christina Garmendia, St. Louis, Tower Grove

Rachel Gonzalez, Independence

Patricia Hernandez, Kansas City

Lori Lamprich, St. Louis, Tower Grove

Susan Lopez, Kansas City, Lee’s Summit

Yolanda Lorge, Springfield

Rep. Robert Sauls, District 21

Michael Sosa, Kansas City, Northland

“I’m excited to announce the appointment of a great mix of folks for the Missouri Latino Caucus. Our goal was to include all types of people and we proudly formed a group of around half elected officials and half supporters with wide ranging interests from running for office, voter registration, policy work and party building. This is just our first wave of appointments and I look forward to our first meeting and expanding our caucus even more,” said MDP Secretary Manny Abarca.

For those still interested in joining the Missouri Democratic Latino Caucus as a member or ally, please contact Secretary Manny Abarca at manny@missouridems.org.