Endorsements

President Barack Obama is proud to endorse Ricky part of a collection of thoughtful, empathetic, and highly qualified Democrats running for office in 2020. He believes in Ricky Hurtado’s leadership to help us redeem our country’s promise by sticking up for working class people, restoring fairness and opportunity to our system, and fighting for the good of all Americans — not just those at the top.

Senator Elizabeth Warren has proudly endorsed Ricky Hurtado “because he brings the leadership and lived experience needed in this transformational moment.” Senator Warren believes Ricky will bring bold solutions to the table so working families can overcome this public health crisis and emerge stronger than before.

The North Carolina State American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (NC State AFL-CIO) is the largest association of unions of working people in North Carolina, representing over a hundred thousand members, working together for good jobs, safe workplaces, workers’ rights, consumer protections, and quality public services on behalf of ALL working people. AFL-CIO is proud to stand with Ricky Hurtado as a champion of working people in our state.

The DLCC works to make sure democrats are elected who will work to end the gerrymandering of districts to restore our democracy and end voter suppression. Ricky Hurtado is committed to working to end gerrymandering and give back the voice of voters at the polls.

Down Home NC believes that by working together, we can raise the voices of working people in small-town and rural North Carolina in order to take action on the issues that matter to us. By weaving together our different experiences, we can shape a democracy that serves working people, where our labor is valued, and our food, water, and land are healthy. Down Home is proud to support Ricky as he champions this unified vision that moves our community forward.

End Citizens United (ECU) and Let America Vote (LAV), through its state level project, Fight for Reform, is backing Ricky Hurtado to represent House District 63. This endorsement is a recognition of Ricky’s leadership in the struggle to fix our broken political system. Hurtado has highlighted his commitment to reject contributions from corporate PACs as concrete evidence that they will lead by example and fulfill their commitments to their constituents.

Equality NC has proudly endorsed Ricky Hurtado’s campaign. Equality NC endorses candidates who embody their same outlook for equality and inclusion for all people.

EveryDistrict believes that Democrats can run competitive campaigns in every district at the state level and aims to rebuild the Democratic Party by winning power back at the state level. We can do that by supporting Ricky Hurtado’s campaign to flip HD-63 in Alamance County.

Future Now Fund is working to help state legislatures elect candidates who are running to improve the lives of all Americans. Ricky Hurtado is running to fight for the right of all children to have a quality public education, to invest in our future workforce, to improve family health and wellness, to protect our environment, and to restore our democracy.

HRC is proud to support Ricky Hurtado for NC House District 63. Like HRC, Ricky envisions a world strengthened by diversity, where our laws and society treat all people equally, including LGBTQ people and those who are multiply marginalized.

The Latino Victory Fund is a progressive political action committee with the mission of growing Latino political power by increasing Latino representation at every level of government. LVF proudly endorses Ricky Hurtado as he runs to become the first Latino Democrat in the NCGA

The Long Leaf Pine Slate focuses on Democratic candidates running for seats with vulnerable Republican incumbents, enthusiastically supporting Ricky Hurtado who is running in the most flippable House district in North Carolina.

Moms Demand Action is part of Everytown for Gun Safety, and is the nation’s largest grassroots volunteer network working to end gun violence in America. With nearly six million supporters and volunteer chapters in every state, Moms Demand Action campaigns for new and stronger solutions to lax gun laws and loopholes that jeopardize the safety of our families. Ricky will work with gun safety advocates to make sure our children and families are safe from gun violence.

More like America seeks to support candidates from communities drastically underrepresented in government at the local, state, and federal level. More like America believes Ricky Hurtado is needed to move Alamance County and North Carolina forward and build a government that reflects our diverse community.

New American Leaders works to make sure the voices of all people are recognized within political leadership. The son of immigrants from El Salvador, Ricky Hurtado who would be the first Democratic Latino voice in the North Carolina House when elected.

NCAE proudly stands with Ricky Hurtado as a pro public education candidate because he knows the importance of a strong, vibrant workforce in North Carolina and public education’s connection to making that happen. He will fight for public education by raising teacher pay and fully funding our public schools.

NASW is a membership organization that promotes, develops, and protects the practice of social work and social workers. NASW also seeks to enhance the effective functioning and well being of individuals, families and communities through its work and advocacy. NASW is excited to endorse Ricky’s vision for NC and his candidacy for NC HD-63.

NCLCV works to protect every North Carolinian’s health and quality of life. Through their work, they are building a future where there is a pro-conservation majority in the North Carolina General Assembly. They have endorsed Ricky Hurtado to be Alamance County’s next House Representative to champion environmental safeguards and protections.

Now or Never NC backs top Challengers who strongly support public education, redistricting reform, voter access, and who have an appreciation for local governance. The road to take back the majority in the NCGA goes through Alamance County.

Planned Parenthood seeks to encourage and protect informed individual choice regarding reproductive health care. Ricky is committed to protecting and promoting reproductive freedom in North Carolina.

Replacements Ltd PAC, a local PAC of the Triad, endorses candidates who support and promote progressive values and civil rights. Ricky Hurtado is committed to working to build a more just and equitable community for everyone.

Run for Something supports young candidates who are working to make a difference in their community and build a better future for everyone.

The North Carolina Chapter of the Sierra Club advocates across the state from the mountains to the coast, and in our capitol, for a clean, healthy North Carolina. Ricky pledges to be a pro-environment legislator so all North Carolinians can live healthy lives.

The Sister District Project works to turn states blue by winning state legislative elections in order to advance progressive policy and help end partisan gerrymandering. Ricky’s election in HD-63 is critical to making that a reality in North Carolina.

Swing Left is a group working to help elect candidates who are running in areas which have the ability to make an impactful difference by electing a Democratic candidate to the position.

Work for Democracy, a local PAC of the Triad, assists candidates in competitive races to protect the democratic rights of the people of North Carolina’s democracy while in the North Carolina General Assembly.