The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus is pleased to announce plans for the 2017 Winter (Biennial) Membership Meeting and Board Elections, held March 4, 2017, in Lakeland, Florida! The membership meeting will include the election of officers and other board members and additional caucus business. As always, there is no cost to attend the membership meeting. […]
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Save the Date: 2017 Winter Membership Meeting and Board Elections
December 6th, 2016 
Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus 
Posted in News, State Issues 
Comments Off on Save the Date: 2017 Winter Membership Meeting and Board ElectionsTransgender Day of Remembrance
November 20th, 2016 Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus today remembers all those in Florida and across the country who were murdered simply because they lived openly and honestly as transgender individuals. With the recent rise is transphobia, we are committed to helping ensure the safety and equality of all Floridians, regardless of gender identity and expression. We urge […]
Leon County Wins Big Despite National Election Disaster
November 9th, 2016 Andy Janecek On this day after election day, we still have life in our bodies, and we still have hope. Congratulations to the following Caucus-endorsed candidates who won their races last night: Al Lawson for Representative in Congress, District 5 Bill Montford for State Senator, District 3 * Loranne Ausley for State Representative, District 9 * Akin […]
Posted in Candidates, Local Issues, National Issues, News, State Issues 
Tags: Akin Akinyemi, Al Lawson, Bill Montford, Doris Maloy, Gwen Marshall, Jack Campbell, Jimbo Jackson, Loranne Ausley, Lorin Pratt, Mark Earley, Mary Ann Lindley, Ramon Alexander, Tabitha Frazier, Walt McNeil Comments Off on Leon County Wins Big Despite National Election Disaster
Capital Equality Announces General Election Candidate Endorsements
October 24th, 2016 Andy Janecek On October 12, 2016, members of the Capital Equality Democratic Caucus voted to endorse the following candidates appearing on the General Election ballot on November 8th: Hillary Rodham Clinton and Timothy Michael Kaine for President and Vice President Patrick Murphy for United States Senator Walter Dartland for Representative in Congress, District 2 Al Lawson for […]
Posted in Candidates, Local Issues, National Issues, News, State Issues Tags: Akin Akinyemi, Al Lawson, Bill Montford, Hillary Clinton, Jackie Pons, Loranne Ausley, Mary Ann Lindley, Patrick Murphy, Tabitha Frazier, Tim Kaine, Walter Dartland Comments Off on Capital Equality Announces General Election Candidate Endorsements October Membership Meeting
October 10th, 2016 Capital Equality Democratic Caucus The next meeting of the Capital Equality Democratic Caucus will be held onWednesday, October 12, 2016, at 6:30pm. This is one of our most important meetings of the year as we will be discussing (and approving) our endorsements for the November general election! The membership meeting will be held outdoors at Krewe de Gras, 1304 North […]
General Election Candidate Endorsements
October 3rd, 2016 Capital Equality Democratic Caucus The Capital Equality Democratic Caucus is a chartered chapter of the Florida Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Allies (LGBTA) Democratic Caucus of the Florida Democratic Party. We are united in a common purpose to strengthen and further the ideals and principles of the Democratic Party, which recognizes and promotes diversity, good will, and respect for […]
September Membership Meeting
September 10th, 2016 Capital Equality Democratic Caucus The next meeting of the Capital Equality Democratic Caucus will be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at 6:30pm. Unfortunately, Loranne Ausley has had to cancel her appearance due to a conflict. We will instead discuss and review our endorsement plan for the General Election. The membership meeting will be held at Milano Pizzeria, 1940 […]
Posted in Candidates, Community Events, News Tags: Loranne Ausley Comments Off on September Membership MeetingSpecial Membership Meeting Notice: September 29, 2016
August 29th, 2016 Andy Janecek Caucus President Terry Fleming has called a Special Membership Meeting to be held via telephone conference call on Thursday, September 29, 2016, beginning at 8:00pm. The purpose of the call is to consider Caucus endorsements. All members are encouraged…
Why LGBT Floridians MUST Elect Hillary Clinton!
August 26th, 2016 Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus Hillary Clinton today gave a speech highlighting how Donald Trump’s is built upon hatred and bullying. Here is an excerpt. Donald Trump’s campaign is built on prejudice and paranoia. He’s questioned the citizenship of the first African American president, he has a disturbing pattern of courting white supremacists, he’s been sued for housing discrimination against […]
Last Early Vote Weekend
August 26th, 2016 Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus Due to expected inclement weather across the state on Primary Election Day next Tuesday, August 30, the Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus urges its members, supporters and friends across the State of Florida to make sure that if they have not voted yet, to do so this weekend. All Early Voting times & locations can be […]
