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NEWS TO WATCH
An exciting announcement from Pennsylvania’s first out Black state Representative, Malcolm Kenyatta : he’s running for the U.S. Senate [[link removed]] . Kenyatta would make history as America’s first out Black Senator [[link removed]] !
Pennsylvania’s first out state legislator, Brian Sims , also announced his plans to run for Lieutenant Governor [[link removed]] . He would be the first out lieutenant governor of a U.S. state [[link removed]] and just the second in U.S. history (shout out to Guam Lt. Gov. Josh Tenorio)!
Rhode Island is searching for a new lieutenant governor, and we have a recommendation: nominate state Senator Donna Nesselbush to the post! Nesselbush would make history as the first openly LGBTQ person to ever serve in a statewide position in Rhode Island [[link removed]] .
BIG APPLE POLITICOS
Our Vice President of Political Programs Sean Meloy spoke with Elisa Crespo (District 15), Marti Allen-Cummings (District 7) and Crystal Hudson (District 35) this week on Facebook Live! Watch their full conversation on maintaining key representation on the New York City Council here [[link removed]] .
LPAC is standing with several of our endorsed LGBTQ women who are running for the New York City Council [[link removed]] and other key positions!
Spotlight candidate Brad Hoylman announced that the Manhattan delegation is endorsing his campaign for Manhattan Borough President, including state Sens. Robert Jackson, Brian Kavanagh and José M. Serrano [[link removed]] !
Wilfredo Florentino is taking on the political machine – and he’s undaunted by his opponent’s dynastic connections. Learn more about his race here [[link removed]] .
Erik Bottcher received two big endorsements in his race for New York City Council District 3: both Hell’s Kitchen Democrats [[link removed]] and Voters for Animal Rights [[link removed]] are standing with him!
Josue Pierre announced he received an endorsement from the United Federation of Teachers in his campaign for New York’s 40th City Council District [[link removed]] .
COMING SOON
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ALL POLITICS ARE LOCAL
Spotlight candidate Darden Rice reported phenomenal fundraising numbers in her race to be the next Mayor of St. Petersburg [[link removed]] .
Bill Stephens , who is running to be the 12th Ward Alderman in St. Louis, hosted a Facebook Live to discuss public safety. Watch the whole live here [[link removed]] !
Sunrise Boston is standing with Bryan Barash [[link removed]] , our candidate for the Newton (MA) City Council. Congratulations, Bryan!
CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT
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