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Equality Florida Action PAC General Election Endorsements
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80% of Equality Florida Action PAC Endorsed Candidates WIN!
Tampa - Kevin Beckner Elected first Openly LGBT County Commissioner in Hillsborough!
Keys - Heather Carruthers Elected first Openly LGBT County Commissioner in Monroe!
Broward - Wilton Manors elects Openly-gay Mayor and Two Openly-gay Commissioners
Top Nine Targeted Races:
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| Hillsborough County |
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Kevin Beckner
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Hillsborough County Commission |
District 6 |
WON! |
| 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 has proven to be a strong fundraiser. |
| Monroe County |
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Heather Carruthers
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Monroe County Commission |
District 3 |
WON! |
| If elected Heather will become the first openly LGBT Monroe County Commissioner. Heather is a long time supporter of Equality Florida and has been a champion for our issues in her community. |
| State Representative |
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Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda |
State House |
District 9 |
WON! |
| Michelle is running a strong campaign for a House seat in Tallahassee. She received a 100% on Equality Florida’s candidate questionnaire. If elected, she will be a champion for our issues. |
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Bill Heller |
State House |
District 52 |
WON! |
| Bill Heller has been a strong ally of the LGBT community in Tallahassee. He has sponsored several of Equality Florida’s bills and helped to ensure the safe schools bill included LGBT students. He faces a tough re-election effort but is running a strong campaign. |
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Keith Fitzgerald |
State House |
District 69 |
WON! |
Keith Fitzgerald has been a sponsor of several Equality Florida bills and strong supporter the LGBT community. Re-electing Keith will be a victory for LGBT Floridians. |
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Bryan Miller |
State House |
District 83 |
LOST |
Bryan has been a vocal supporter of the LGBT community and has
integrated LGBT issues into his campaign platform. He has the chance to unseat and anti-gay incumbent. If elected, Bryan will be a true champion in Tallahassee. |
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Christian Chiari |
State House |
District 91 |
LOST |
| Chris Chiari is an outspoken champion of LGBT equality and received a 100% rating on Equality Florida's candidate questionnaire. Chris is running against Rep. Ellyn Bogdanoff who has worked to weaken protections for LGBT students. Chris is running a strong campaign and this race has tightened in recent weeks. |
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Martin Kiar |
State House |
District 97 |
WON! |
During his time as state representative, Martin Kiar as been a champion. In addition to signing on to several LGBT bills, he was the lead speaker for our Hate Crimes Awareness Day. |
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Luis Garcia |
State House |
District 107 |
WON! |
Luis Garcia has been a vocal supporter of LGBT rights in Tallahassee and co-sponsor of several pieces of legislation. Rep. Garcia is in a tight re-election campaign and needs our support. |
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Amendment 2 - Lost. While we are all deeply disappointed by this close loss, there is much good news this election year as well.
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