Rise in Latino Elected Officials
Sampaio, a Santa Clara University professor, links surge to civil rights activism against national rhetoric.
Jaime Arroyo became Lancaster, PA's first Latino mayor with 85% of the vote.
Salt Lake City Council now has a Latino majority after Erika Carlsen's swearing-in on Jan 5.
119th Congress includes 56 Hispanic or Latino members, up from 14 in the 99th Congress 40 years ago.
Latinas hold 214 state legislative seats (2.9% of total).
Carolina Welles argues local leaders build trust by addressing community needs.