Pa. Legislative Latino Caucus announces 2027-28 leadership
Cepeda-Freytiz and Giral continue terms, with Rivera joining leadership
PA Legislative Latino Caucus November 13, 2026 | 3:02 PM
HARRISBURG, Nov. 13 – Ahead of the 2027-28 legislative session, the Pennsylvania Legislative Latino Caucus has selected its executive board for the new term, announced the re-elected chair, Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, D-Berks.
“As we head into our new term, we will see more Latino representation in the state House than ever before in our state’s history,” Cepeda-Freytiz said. “The Latino community is a driving force in Pennsylvania, pushing our economy, culture and communities forward. I am deeply honored by my colleagues’ trust in continuing my leadership of the caucus.
“I look forward to working with House and Senate leadership, along with Governor Shapiro, to advance an agenda that will support our Latino neighbors across Pennsylvania.”
Along with Cepeda-Freytiz, the caucus leadership includes:
- Rep. Jose Giral, D-Phila., re-elected vice chair
- Rep. Nikki Rivera, D-Lancaster, newly elected secretary
“I’m proud to continue serving as vice chair for the PA Legislative Latino Caucus,” Giral said. “As representative for a House district with a large and engaged Latino community, I see the impact of the PLLC’s work first-hand every day. It’s a privilege to be part of the caucus’ leadership team and to keep the needs of our Latino families, businesses and neighborhoods a central focus of our goals and initiatives.”
“Pennsylvania has reaped incredible economic and cultural benefits from our Latino community over the centuries, and we as a commonwealth must do a better job of shining a light and uplifting this magnificent population of Pennsylvanians,” Rivera said. “I am thrilled to be part of the new leadership team and look forward to advancing public policy that makes sure every Latino person and family in Pennsylvania has an opportunity to succeed.”
Going into the new term, the Legislative Latino Caucus expects to see 25 state representatives in its ranks, including the addition of Reps.-elect Ce-Ce Gerlach and Rachel Cuevas, both D-Lehigh, and Madelyn Alvarino, D-Chester. With the addition of these three members-elect, 10 members of the state House will be of Latino descent, the largest share in Pennsylvania history.
The caucus’ membership includes state legislators who are either of Latino descent or represent communities with significant Hispanic populations.