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Two Women of Guatemalan Descent Secure Key Wins in U.S. Midterm Elections November 3, 2024 – The United States midterm elections produced two notable victories for women of Guatemalan heritage. Karla Silvestre was elected to the Montgomery County, Maryland, Council, while Zeinab Sade Elhawary was re‑elected to the California State Assembly representing District 57 with 88.7 % of the vote. — ### Karla Silvestre – Montgomery County, Maryland Silvestre, who left Guatemala at age eight after her father, Antonio Silvestre, received threats for his work with indigenous and campesino communities, has built a career in education and public service in the United States. She earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Florida and a master’s in Teaching English as a Second Language from the University of Pennsylvania. Before her election to the county council, Silvestre served on the Montgomery County Public Schools Board for nearly eight years, eventually becoming its president. Her campaign focused on expanding educational opportunities and strengthening services for immigrants. She will occupy one of the four at‑large seats on the council, representing a constituency of more than one million residents. — ### Zeinab Sade Elhawary – California State Assembly, District 57 Elhawary, born and raised in Los Angeles, is the daughter of a Guatemalan mother and an Egyptian father. Her family lineage includes a Guatemalan great‑grandmother, Dolores Gaitán Ortiz, who lived to 110 and is remembered as a source of inspiration. Prior to entering politics, Elhawary spent almost twelve years working for an organization that addressed social and economic inequalities. Elected to the Assembly in 2024, Elhawary has championed legislation on hate‑crime prevention and increased educational funding. In the November 3 election, she secured 51,000 votes against 6,000 for her Republican opponent, achieving 88.7 % of the total cast. — ### Broader Context The victories reflect the growing political influence of the Latino community, which numbers more than 60 million people in the United States. The midterm results underscore a shift from projected future representation to tangible participation in decision‑making bodies across the country. Article source: Prensa Libre | Image credit: Prensa Libre
Two Women of Guatemalan Descent Secure Key Wins in U.S. Midterm Elections November 3, 2024 – The United States midterm elections produced two notable victories for women of Guatemalan heritage. Karla Silvestre was elected to the Montgomery County, Maryland, Council, while Zeinab Sade Elhawary was re‑elected to the California State Assembly representing District 57 with 88.7 % of the vote. — ### Karla Silvestre – Montgomery County, Maryland Silvestre, who left Guatemala at age eight after her father, Antonio Silvestre, received threats for his work with indigenous and campesino communities, has built a career in education and public service in the United States. She earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Florida and a master’s in Teaching English as a Second Language from the University of Pennsylvania. Before her election to the county council, Silvestre served on the Montgomery County Public Schools Board for nearly eight years, eventually becoming its president. Her campaign focused on expanding educational opportunities and strengthening services for immigrants. She will occupy one of the four at‑large seats on the council, representing a constituency of more than one million residents. — ### Zeinab Sade Elhawary – California State Assembly, District 57 Elhawary, born and raised in Los Angeles, is the daughter of a Guatemalan mother and an Egyptian father. Her family lineage includes a Guatemalan great‑grandmother, Dolores Gaitán Ortiz, who lived to 110 and is remembered as a source of inspiration. Prior to entering politics, Elhawary spent almost twelve years working for an organization that addressed social and economic inequalities. Elected to the Assembly in 2024, Elhawary has championed legislation on hate‑crime prevention and increased educational funding. In the November 3 election, she secured 51,000 votes against 6,000 for her Republican opponent, achieving 88.7 % of the total cast. — ### Broader Context The victories reflect the growing political influence of the Latino community, which numbers more than 60 million people in the United States. The midterm results underscore a shift from projected future representation to tangible participation in decision‑making bodies across the country.
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