Equality California endorses viable candidates running for local, state and federal offices who have a proven track record of supporting equal rights and legal protections for LGBTQ Californians and who are committed to advancing these goals in their capacity as elected officials.

California Senate:

• Senate District 33*: Lena Gonzalez – Win
  • Primary: Lena Gonzalez – Win and José Luis Solache – Loss (dual endorsement)

Local:

• Palm Springs City Council, District 1: Grace Garner – Win and Les Young – Loss (dual endorsement)
• Palm Springs City Council, District 2: Dennis Woods – Win
• Palm Springs City Council, District 3: Geoff Kors – Win
• Riverside City Council: Erin Edwards – Win
• Signal Hill City Council: Keir Jones – Win
• West Hollywood City Council (3 Open Seats): John D’Amico – Win, Lindsey Horvath – Win, Lauren Meister – Win, James Duke Mason – Loss, Sepi Shyne – Loss, Marquita Thomas – Loss

Bold indicates an openly LGBTQ candidate.
*Special Election: March 26 Primary Election, June 4 General Election

Past Endorsements

Click here for a list of our 2018 endorsements.
Click here for a list of our 2017 endorsements.
Click here for a list of our 2016 endorsements.