Highest Ranking Latinx Member Linda Sánchez in Congress Withdraws Chair Bid

Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (D-CA) recently withdrew her chair candidacy for the House Democratic Caucus. Currently, she serves as Vice Chair for the HDC—the fifth highest ranking Democratic position. Her withdrawal announcement comes shortly after her husband, James Sullivan, was charged with misusing public funds in Connecticut. Congresswoman Sánchez has commented earlier this year that House leadership needs a "generational change," and she personally called out House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) to step down.

Although Sánchez should not be held responsible for the actions of her husband, it is disappointing to hear that another accomplished woman is being politically tied for the actions of a spouse. Sánchez plans to continue representing her constituents.