ANAHEIM Calif. — In what can be described as a “primary before the primary,” 350 stewards, local leaders of the National Union of Healthcare Workers, voted Sunday to endorse and direct the politically active union’s energies and resources to back the campaign of Gavin Newsom in the 2018 California governor’s race. The NUHW leaders voted…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Friday, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), Equality NC and the Mecklenburg LGBT Political Action Committee (MeckPAC) announced their endorsement of Vi Lyles for mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina. “Vi Lyles is committed to building a stronger community and advancing equality for LGBTQ Charlotteans,” said HRC National Field Director Marty Rouse. “With the experience and vision needed…
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today Victory Fund, the only national organization dedicated to electing LGBTQ leaders to public office, endorsed nine candidates in state and local races. Jenny Durkan, running to be mayor of Seattle, received a spotlight endorsement, and if elected would become the first lesbian mayor of Seattle and just the second woman. Spotlight Endorsements…
SAN DIEGO — Thursday, the Engage San Diego Action Fund, a new 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to enhancing civic engagement and social justice in underserved San Diego communities through issue education and public policy advocacy, announced its first ever candidate endorsements. The Engage San Diego Action Fund supports local candidates who strongly believe in reflective democracy…
SAN DIEGO – Mara Elliott’s campaign for City Attorney announced Thursday the endorsement of United States Sen. Barbara Boxer. Sen. Boxer said: “Mara Elliott has dedicated her career to standing up for working people, protecting our environment, and strengthening neighborhood services. I’m proud to endorse Mara Elliott for San Diego City Attorney.” Boxer’s support further consolidates Democrats…
SAN DIEGO — Equality California (EQCA) today announced endorsements of 11 strong pro-equality candidates for Congress, the California Legislature and local offices throughout the state including the endorsement of two local candidates: Doug Applegate (Congressional District 49 – San Diego) – A former U.S. Marine Colonel, Iraq veteran and current attorney, Doug Applegate strongly supports…
WASHINGTON — The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), the business voice of the LGBT community, has announced its unprecedented endorsement of Hillary Clinton for President of the United States. NGLCC’s Board of Directors, comprised of LGBT and allied business leaders with experience in the public and private sectors, recently voted to endorse…
Today, The Advocate announced its endorsement of Hillary Clinton for president of the United States in a new cover story. This is only the second time in the publication’s near 50-year history that it has made an endorsement in the Presidential election. The first came in 2012 during President Barack Obama’s bid for re-election. In…
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie today endorsed his former rival, Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination. The Advocate reported that Christie pointed to his family’s long friendship with Trump’s family, saying that he finalized his endorsement the day before, concluding that Trump was the best candidate to ensure that “Hillary Clinton doesn’t get within…
WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign, (HRC) today announced its endorsement of Hillary Clinton for President. HRC’s Board of Directors, comprised of 32 community leaders from across the nation, unanimously voted to endorse Secretary Clinton — an endorsement she will accept next Sunday, January 24 at an event in Des Moines, Iowa with HRC President…
