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LGBTQ Supportive Candidate Endorsements

The next meeting of the Capital Equality Democratic Caucus will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at 6:30pm. At this very special meeting, members will be approving our slate of endorsed candidates in Leon County and Tallahassee Democratic races! Candidates seeking endorsement by the Caucus have been invited to attend. Responses from candidates to […]

VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! Here’s Our Full Endorsement List

THE FLORIDA LGBTA DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS WANTS YOU TO #BRINGITHOME! GAINESVILLE – The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus, representing the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community to the Florida Democratic Party, is releasing its final list of endorsements for the 2018 general election. Our endorsed candidates are committed to supporting and fighting for equality for Florida’s LGBT residents. The Caucus has […]

STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE APRIL FREEMAN

GAINESVILLE — April Freeman, candidate for Congress in District 17, died suddenly, her family announced today. She was officially endorsed by the Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus. President Terry Fleming issued the following statement: “The sudden passing of April Freeman has saddened all of us. Her energy and focus has been on making life in Southwest […]

September Membership Meeting with Dot Inman-Johnson

The next meeting of the Capital Equality Democratic Caucus will be held on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at 6:30pm. Our special guest is Former Mayor of Tallahassee Dot Inman-Johnson. She will be discussing the Progressive Leadership Council of North Florida, a coalition of local organizations working together to make our community stronger. We will also […]

FLORIDA LGBTA DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS LAUDS GILLUM-KING TICKET

GAINESVILLE — The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus, representing the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community to the Florida Democratic Party, applauds our gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum’s selection of Chris King as his running mate. Caucus President Terry Fleming issued the following statement: “Chris King is an outstanding running mate for Andrew Gillum, and shows his […]

Commission and Mayoral Candidates LGBTQ+ Meet and Greet

Capital Equality is proud to present a very special Leon County Commission, Tallahassee City Commission, and Mayoral Candidate Meet and Greet event on Friday, August 10, 2018! We are inviting these important Democratic candidates into our local “safe space” to learn more about the needs of our community. Join us at 926 Bar & Grill, […]

FLORIDA LGBTA DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS ANNOUNCES PRIMARY ENDORSEMENTS

Support for Statewide Candidates, Federal and State Legislative Candidates Membership Threshold Not Met on Gubernatorial Race GAINESVILLE — The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus, representing the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community to the Florida Democratic Party, announces its full list of endorsements for the August 28th primary election. Caucus membership voted on these endorsements at […]

FLORIDA LGBTA DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS ANNOUNCES AGENDA FOR HERE’S WHERE WE WIN: THE SUMMER CONFERENCE

Event in West Palm Beach Features Gubernatorial and Statewide Candidates, Elected Officials, Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS Students GAINESVILLE — The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus, representing the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community to the Florida Democratic Party, announces the agenda for Here’s Where We Win: The Summer Conference, taking place July 27 through 29 in West Palm […]

School Board Candidates Night

Capital Equality is hosting a School Board Candidates Night featuring all Democratic candidates for Leon County School Board. The event will be held at Leon County Library Downtown, Program Room B, Tallahassee, at 6:30pm on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. Grab a friend and join us for casual conversation and an opportunity to learn more about […]

SUMMER CONFERENCE HOTEL BLOCK NOW AVAILABLE!!

We have a few rooms left in our hotel room block for our exciting Summer Conference, Here’s Where We Win, being held July 27-29 at the Hilton Palm Beach Airport Hotel in West Palm Beach. We’ll release more info on the conference shortly, but if you plan on attending, please book your room as soon […]

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