Our Candidates

We work to build long-term LGBTQ+ political power by helping elect LGBTQ+ leaders at every level of government.

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    John Bauters

    Alameda County Board of Supervisors
    California
    John will be one of the first out LGBTQ+ people elected to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors!
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    Kate Bishop

    Chula Vista Elementary School Board
    Chula Vista, California
    Kate will continue to be an important voice for equality on the Chula Vista Elementary School Board!
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    Christopher Cabaldon

    California State Senate
    California
    Christopher will be the first AAPI LGBTQ+ member of the Senate!
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    Clarissa Cervantes

    California State Assembly
    California
    Clarissa will be part an important voice for equality in the California State Assembly!
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    Sabrina Cervantes

    California State Senate
    California
    Sabrina will be an important voice for the LGBTQ community in the California State Assembly!
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    Richard Chavez Zbur

    California State Assembly
    California
    Rick is the only out LGBTQ legislator in Los Angeles County — the nation's largest county!
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    James Coleman

    South San Francisco City Council
    South San Francisco, California
    James is South San Francisco's youngest Mayor and the first out LGBTQ+ person to serve as Mayor!
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    Mario Enriquez

    Stockton City Council
    Stockton, California
    Mario will restore LGBTQ+ representation on the Stockton City Council!
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    John Erickson

    West Hollywood City Council
    California
    John will continue to be an important voice for equality on the West Hollywood City Council!
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    Fidencio Gallardo

    Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education
    California
    Fidencio will provide crucial representation as the only out LGBTQ+ person on the LAUSD!
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    Todd Gloria

    Mayor of San Diego
    San Diego, California
    Todd was the first out gay person elected as Mayor of San Diego!
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    Mark Gonzalez

    California State Assembly
    California
    Mark will be an important voice for equality in the California State Assembly!
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    Clay Hale

    San Jose-Evergreen Community College Board
    California
    Clay will maintain LGBTQ+ representation on the San Jose-Evergreen Community College Board!
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    Spotlight Candidate

    Steve Hansen

    Mayor of Sacramento
    Sacramento, California
    Steve will be the first out LGBTQ+ Mayor of Sacramento!
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    Christy Holstege

    California State Assembly
    California
    Christy will be the first out bisexual woman to serve in the California legislature!
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    John Laird

    California State Senate
    California
    John is one of the longest serving out LGBTQ+ people elected in history!