Washington, DC – The Board of Equality PAC, a political action committee formed by leaders of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, announced today the endorsements of the reelection campaigns of Rep. Ami Bera (CA-07), Rep. Julia Brownley (CA-26), Rep. Raul Ruiz (CA-36) and Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52).
“I am thrilled to announce the endorsements of my colleagues from the California delegation: Representatives Ami Bera, Julia Brownley, Raul Ruiz and Scott Peters,” said Equality PAC Co-Chair Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA). “These are four of the most dedicated and passionate allies the LGBT movement has in Congress. As members of the LGBT Equality Caucus, all four members make the fight for LGBT equality a top priority. Keeping them in Congress is vital to our success.”
“I am deeply honored to earn the endorsement of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus and will continue to stand with my LGBT brothers and sisters as we work to realize our shared goal of full equality,” said Rep. Ami Bera (CA-07).
“As a fierce advocate for equal rights for the LGBT community, I’m very proud to receive the endorsement of Equality PAC.” said Rep. Julia Brownley (CA-26). “Ventura County’s LGBT community, and their friends and family, can be assured I’ll continue to fight right by their side.”
“From my time serving on the board at the San Diego LGBT Center, to celebrating the marriage equality victory in Washington DC last year, I have consistently fought for equal rights for all Americans,” said Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52). “I appreciate the support of these leaders in the equality movement, and will continue working with them to ensure that every American can live and work free from discrimination.”
“I want to thank the Equality PAC Board and the leaders of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus for their endorsement,” said Rep. Raul Ruiz, (CA-36). “We’ve seen great gains in LGBT equality in the past year, the fight is not over. I have always made LGBT rights a top priority, and I will continue to be a champion for equality for all Americans.”
Please contact Equality PAC Managing Director Roddy Flynn at 202-656-3181 or [email protected] with press inquiries.
The purpose of Equality PAC is to work to bring nearer the full legal and societal equality of LGBT persons and creating a legislative environment that is conducive to that goal. The Board of Directors includes Co-Chairs Representatives Jared Polis (D-CO) and Mark Takano (D-CA), who are also Co-Chairs of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, and Board Members Representative David Cicilline (D-RI), also an LGBT Equality Caucus Co-Chair, Representative Dan Kildee (D-MI), a Vice-Chair of the Caucus, and Caucus members Representatives Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Elizabeth Esty (D-CT), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Joseph Kennedy, III (D-MA), Derek Kilmer (D-WA), Grace Meng (D-NY), and Gwen Moore (D-WI).
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