| Jimmy grew up in a working-class home, the son of a Mexican immigrant and a union truck driver, and became the first in his family to go to college. But Jimmy's life was forever changed just before his final year at UW Law School when a drunk driver took the lives of his mother, father, and little brother - and left Jimmy paralyzed.
After the tragedy, Jimmy vowed to dedicate his life to public service. After graduating from law school and founding a nonprofit dedicated to helping the victims of drunk driving, he decided to run for office. Jimmy was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2016, and over his four terms in office, he has fought to fix our healthcare system, protect our environment, improve our schools and universities, and so much more. He has also been a passionate advocate for the thousands of disabled Wisconsinites. He is now running to be your next State Senator and continue his work as your progressive voice in the legislature.
YOUR PROGRESSIVE CHOICE
Jimmy is an expereienced and dedicated progressive who makes decisions based on core democratic values, not political calculations that only serve the wealthy and well-connected. He will fight against the Republicans' extreme right-wing agenda, while working every day to protect our environment, reestablish workers' rights, and expand access to affordable healthcare and housing. Jimmy believes that no matter who you are, who you love, or how much money you make, you deserve the same opportunity to succeed.
After enduring tragedy in his own life, Jimmy learned first-hand the importance of providing a strong safety net and legal protections for people who are at their most vulnerable. At the heart of Jimmy's campaign is a desire to make sure that Wisconsin becomes a more just, a more fair, and a more kind place to live for everyone. |