Forum with Latino candidates from Randolph County.
We are proud to announce the “Meet the Latinos Candidates Randolph – Virtual Forum 2025.
This space, held entirely in Spanish, will provide the Latino community with a platform to hear directly from the candidates running for public office in Randolph County, North Carolina.
The forum will take place on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), and will be broadcast live, free and open to the public, through Enlace Latino NC’s and Univision 40’s Facebook and YouTube channels.
This forum represents a unique opportunity for community members to directly hear the proposals, backgrounds, and commitments of Latino candidates aspiring to public office, from city councils to mayoral seats.
Candidate Participation
Confirmed candidates include:
- Jennyfer Bucardo – Asheboro Mayor’s Office
- Kevin García Córdova – Asheboro City Council
- Hilda DeCortez – Asheboro Board of Education
- William “Billy” Farias – Franklinville Local Commissioner
“The Meet the Latino Candidates initiative is part of our ongoing mission to ensure that the Latino community has direct access to electoral information and opportunities for participation. This forum is a clear example of our commitment to empowering Latino families, strengthening their voice at the polls, and ensuring that our communities are heard in decision-making spaces,” said Paola Jaramillo, co-founder and executive director of Enlace Latino NC.
“We are committed to building bridges between local leaders and our community, fostering inclusive participation,” added Pilar Rocha-Goldberg, president and CEO of El Centro Hispano.
“At Univision 40 we believe that access to information in the language spoken by our community is essential for civic participation. This forum reflects our ongoing commitment to empowering Spanish-speaking audiences in North Carolina,” said Dacelys Martínez, regional news director and anchor at Univision 40.
