WASHINGTON, D.C.–Hispanic Leadership Fund President, Mario H. Lopez issued the following statement:

“The Hispanic Leadership Fund congratulates Lea Marquez Peterson on her hard-fought victory in Tuesday’s primary election for the 2nd Congressional District of Arizona.  Marquez Peterson offers a valuable perspective for Arizona and the country, and we look forward to more specifics about her plans to continue positive economic growth, modernize and streamline our broken immigration system, and help lower the cost of healthcare for working class families.  Both HLF and its connected Political Action Committee will be taking a close look at this race as we head into a pivotal general election.”