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Supporting Trailblazers and Champions
Equality Florida Action PAC only endorses candidates that meet a combination of our strategic criteria.
- They must be Champions of LGBT equality
- They must be running strong in competitive races.
- In particular, we support qualified, openly LGBT candidates who can bring a vital perspective and much-needed voice to the political debates that impact our lives.
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Equality Florida Action PAC August 26th Primary Endorsements
Reminder:
Tomorrow is Primary Election Day. Cast your vote for those who support Equality and Fairness in Florida.
Our Top 5 Targeted Races:
- Are strategically vital
- Will be VERY close
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Mark LaFontaine
www.marklafontaine.com
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State House |
District 92 |
Donate Online |
| If elected, Mark LaFontaine will become Florida's first openly LGBT state legislator - a huge milestone for our entire state. Because there is no Republican opponent, Mark’s race will be decided in the August 26th primary. Mark has a slim fundraising lead and needs our immediate financial support. |
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Ken Gottlieb
www.kengottlieb2008.com |
State Senate |
District 31 |
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| As a state Representative, Ken Gottlieb championed our safe schools bill from the beginning. At a time when few people in Tallahassee would speak honestly about LGBT issues, Ken was an fearless leader for our community. Both of the other candidates in this race, Eleanor Sobel and Tim Ryan, have strong records of support for LGBT issues, but Ken's outstanding leadership makes him our choice in this tight winner-take-all Democratic primary. |
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Charles McKenzie
www.mckenzie2008.com |
State House |
District 55 |
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Charles McKenzie, a minister, has been a visible and longstanding supporter of equality for the LGBT community helping to pass local protections in central Florida. His opponent in this winner-take-all Democratic Primary, Darryl Rouson has been criticized for virulently anti-gay remarks he made during a TV show in 2006. Visit www.eqflblogspot.com for more information. |
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Kevin Beckner
www.KevinBeckner.com
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Hillsborough County Commission |
District 6 |
Donate Online |
| Kevin Beckner has a strong chance of becoming the first openly gay Hillsborough County Commissioner (includes Tampa). His presence on the commission could reverse the anti-gay trend the commission has taken in recent years, which included the banning of any recognition of gay pride events by the county. Kevin has a broad and diverse base of support and is leading his primary opponents in fundraising. |
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Darden Rice
www.DardenRice.com
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Pinellas County Commission At-Large |
District 3 |
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| If elected, Darden Rice will be the first openly-lesbian member of the Pinellas County Commission (includes St. Pete / Clearwater). Darden has been a supporter of Equality Florida and the progressive community . She has built a strong coalition of environment, civil rights and community activists. She is leading her primary opponents in fundraising and has an excellent chance to win. |
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Chris Smith
www.chrissmithforsenate.com
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Senate |
District 29 |
Donate Online |
| As the Democratic Leader in the House of Representative, Chris Smith co-sponsored both Equality Florida's safe schools and adoption bills. A victory would put a well-respected champion for equality in the Senate. |
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Betty Reed
www.votebettyreed.com |
State House |
District 59 |
Donate Online |
| Representative Betty Reed voted for an amendment to add categories to the anti-bully bill last legislative session including specific protections for LGBT students. |
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Bryan Miller
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State House |
District 83 |
www.votebryanmiller.com |
| Bryan has been a vocal supporter of the LGBT community and has integrated LGBT issues into his campaign platform. If elected, Bryan will be a true champion in Tallahassee. |
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Kevin Rader
www.kevinrader.com |
State House |
District 78 |
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| Candidate Rader received a 100% on our candidate questionnaire and is committed to equality for LGBT Floridians. |
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Kenneth Thurston
Kenthurston94@aol.com |
State House |
District 94 |
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| Candidate Thurston received a 100% on our candidate questionnaire and is committed to equality for LGBT Floridians. |
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Evan Jenne
www.EvanJenne.com |
State House |
District 100 |
Donate Online |
| Rep. Jenne has been a strong ally to the LGBT community in Tallahassee. He has co-sponsored several bills, debated on the House floor for an amendment to include LGBT students in the safe schools bill and has spoken out against hate violence. |
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Richard Steinberg
www.RichardSteinberg.com |
State House |
District 106 |
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| As Commissioner to Miami Beach Richard Steinberg played a key role in passing Florida's strongest Domestic Partnership policy and in adding Gender Identity to the Human Rights Ordinance. Richard’s opponent in the race, Joe Geller, also has a strong record of support for LGBT issues and as mayor of North Bay Village led the passage of a Domestic Partnership policy. However, Richard’s leadership on two key local policy initiatives that have become models for the state makes him our choice in this winner-take-all primary. |
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Robin Bartleman
www.Bartleman.com |
Broward School Board |
District 9 |
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| School Board member Robin Bartleman has been an absolute champion pushing hard at the local and state level for anti-bully policies that include protections for LGBT students. She has stood with our community every time we’ve needed her. |
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Bryan Caletka
www.electbryancaletka.com
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Broward County Commission |
District 7 |
Donate Online |
| The former Vice-Mayor of Davie, Florida, Bryan is running a strong campaign to become Broward County’s second openly gay Commissioner. Bryan has a 100% rating on Equality Florida’s candidate questionnaire and would be a champion for LGBT issues. |
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Beverly Gallagher
www.BeverlyGallagher.com |
Broward School Board |
District 2 |
Donate Online |
| Beverly Gallagher has been a strong supporter of protecting LGBT students from harassment and bullying and of including LGBT families in school diversity training programs. |
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Adriane Reesey
www.VoteReesey2008.com
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Broward Supervisor of Elections
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| Adriane Reesey is running as an out lesbian for the Broward Supervisor of Elections. As chair of the Broward Human Rights Board, Adriane has been an outspoken proponent of adding gender identity protections to the County Human Rights ordinance and has a powerful record of standing for full equality. |
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Richard Saltrick
www.RickSaltrick.com |
Broward School Board |
District 1 |
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| Candidate Rick Saltrick received a 100% on our candidate questionnaire and is committed to protecting and supporting LGBT students. |
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Caroline Tesche
www.ElectTesche.com
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Circuit Court Judge, Hillsborough County |
Group One |
Donate Online |
| Caroline is running as an out lesbian for Circuit Judge in Hillsborough County. She is a highly qualified candidate with an extensive legal background and as a community volunteer. |
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Audrey Edmonson |
Miami Dade County Commission |
District 3 |
audreyedmonson@aol.com |
| As County Commissioner Audrey voted in favor of Miami Dade County's domestic partnership registry. She is a champion for our issues and received a 100% on our candidate questionnaire. |
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Evelyn Langlieb Greer
evelyngreer@greerco.com |
Miami Dade School Board |
District 9 |
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| Evelyn Greer has been a key ally on the Miami-Dade School Board and Miami-Dade County and has stood with the LGBT community many times. |
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Dr. Martin Karp
www.martinkarp.com |
Miami Dade School Board |
District 3 |
Donate Online |
| Dr. Karp has been a champion on the Miami Dade school board and introduced the districts comprehensive anti-bullying policy. |
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Susan Bucher |
Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections |
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PO Box 16574
West Palm Beach, FL 33416 |
| As a State Representative, Susan Bucher was a vocal supporter of LGBT issues and perennial co-sponsor of Equality Florida-backed legislation. |
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Shelley Vana |
Palm Beach County Commissioner |
District 3 |
6038 Bania Wood Circle Lantana, FL 33462 |
| As a State Representative, Shelley Vana was a key ally in ensuring the safe schools bill addressed anti-lgbt bullying. Shelley has been a longtime supporter and has co-sponsored many of Equality Florida’s legislative priorites. |
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Janet Clark |
Pinellas County School Board at Large 1 |
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836 5th St N
St Petersburg, FL 33701 |
| Janet Clark received a 100% on our candidate questionnaire and is committed to equality for LGBT Floridians. |
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| AMENDMENT - Miami-Dade County |
Vote YES - for THE CHILDREN'S TRUST
Miami-Dade County Ballot Question 2
Through their partnership with the GLBTQ Youth Alliance of Miami Dade, which includes Equality Florida, the Children's Trust has become a critical funding source for programs to support Miami-Dade's gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth including: our GSA Leadership Summit, counseling programs, support groups, safe schools programs, programs for homeless youth and much more. We strongly recommend voting YES to renew funding for this vital resource for all of Miami-Dade's children. |
Paid Political Advertisement sponsored and paid for in-kind by Equality Florida Action PAC. Approved by Mark LaFontaine, Ken Gottlieb, Charles McKenzie, Kevin Beckner, Darden Rice, Chris Smith, Betty Reed, Kevin Radar, Bryan Miller, Kenneth Thurston, Evan Jenne, Richard Steinberg, Robin Bartleman, Bryan Caletka, Beverly Gallagher, Adriane Reesey, Richard Saltrick, Caroline Tesche, Audrey Edmonson, Evelyn Langlieb Greer, Dr. Martin Karp, Susan Bucher, Shelley Vana, Janet Clark.
Paid electioneering communication, paid for by Equality Florida Action PAC.
Equality Florida Action PAC is a state PAC and cannot make endorsements in Federal races for U.S. Senate, Congress, or President.
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