WASHINGTON – Upon news that Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant has signed the discriminatory House Bill 1523 into law, DNC Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz issued the following statement: “It’s embarrassing, shameful, and truly perplexing that the Republicans still don’t get it. LGBT Americans are entitled to equal protection under the law, just as everyone else. […]
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Delegate Filing Deadline
April 3rd, 2016 
Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus Become a Delegate to the Democratic National Convention July 25-28, 2016 As a reminder, the Florida Democratic Party has allocated delegates that each candidate has earned based on the results of our recent primary. You can view that document here. The Florida Democratic Party has set a goal for 12% of delegates from the state […]
Recent DNC Remarks on Transgender Day of Visibility
April 2nd, 2016 Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus The Transgender Day of Visibility recently brought the following statement from the Democratic National Committee and Chair Rep Debbie Wasserman-Schultz: On Transgender Day of Visibility, DNC Chair Speaks Out Against Republican Anti-LGBT Efforts The Republican Party just can’t help themselves. From North Carolina, Mississippi and now Arkansas, elected officials are finding ways to deny LGBT […]
Today is Voting Day for Florida’s Presidential Preference Primary Election!
March 15th, 2016 Capital Equality Democratic Caucus From now until 7pm tonight, you can make sure your voice is heard in Florida’s Presidential Preference Primary Election by exercising your right to vote! This is contentious race and it’s important that every voice, and every vote, is heard! In Leon County, visit the Leon County Supervisor of Elections office to find your polling […]
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Join Capital Equality for Relay for Life Leon/Havana on May 14th!
March 15th, 2016 Capital Equality Democratic Caucus For the second year in a row, Capital Equality will participate in this year’s Relay for Life Leon/Havana! At Relay for Life events, communities across the globe come together to honor cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that has already taken too much. This year’s event will take place […]
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March 1st, 2016 Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus Focusing on the unique needs and experiences of bisexual individuals, particularly youth, the Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus joins with the Bisexual Resource Center in proclaiming March as Bisexual Health Awareness Month. With the rate of suicide, substance abuse, bullying and other negative experiences higher than their gay, lesbian and straight peers, bisexuals also tend to be […]
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March Membership Meeting with Tommy Mills, Sheriff Mike Wood and Walt McNeil
March 1st, 2016 Capital Equality Democratic Caucus The next meeting of the Capital Equality Democratic Caucus will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at 6:30pm. Our guest speakers include Tommy Mills, Sheriff Mike Wood, and Walt McNeil, candidates for Leon County Sheriff! Come join the fun and learn more about this important office. The membership meeting will be held at Milano […]
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February Membership Meeting with Commissioner Mary Ann Lindley
February 8th, 2016 Andy Janecek The next meeting of the Capital Equality Democratic Caucus will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at 6:30pm. Our guest speaker will be equality champion and candidate for re-election to Leon County Commission, At-Large, Seat 1, Commissioner Mary Ann Lindley! Come join the fun and learn more about this important race. The membership meeting […]
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Did you know? Florida is a closed primary state!
January 13th, 2016 Capital Equality Democratic Caucus Florida is one of 12 states in the United States which uses a strict closed primary election process. If you plan to vote in a partisan primary election, you must be a registered voter in the party for which the primary is being held. This is why it is important to indicate your preferred party […]
Legislative Committee Meeting on 1/10
January 10th, 2016 Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus The Legislative Committee will be meeting on Sunday, January 10th, via telephone conference call beginning at 7:00pm EST. We will be discussing our Lobby Days event and ways that we can all help out to make this event successful. All interested members are encouraged to participate. Call In Number: 218-936-0324 Passcode: 302494# For more information […]
