Washington, DC – Today LGBTQ+ Victory Fund candidate Jane Castor won reelection as Mayor of Tampa, Florida. Castor previously made history in 2019 when she became the first out LGBTQ+ person elected mayor of a top 100 city in the Southeastern United States. There are currently just 14 out LGBTQ+ women mayors in the U.S., according to LGBTQ+ Victory Institute.
Mayor Annise Parker, President & CEO of LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, released the following statement:
“It is clear the Tampa community is all-in for Jane – across all party lines. She has ushered in a new level of prosperity and equity for the city by delivering real results and passing smart policies for the community she loves. While today’s result is a victory for all Tampa residents, it is also a meaningful victory for Florida’s LGBTQ+ community. With anti-LGBTQ hate spreading like wildfire in Florida, Jane has consistently fought back. We are confident Jane will continue making Tampa a bastion for LGBTQ+ rights and equality in the state.”
More information about Victory Fund’s endorsed candidates is available at victoryfund.org/ourcandidates.
