Georgia Equality proudly endorses the following pro-equality candidates in the May 24, 2016 primary election. It is not implied that candidates who did not receive an endorsement are anti-LGBT, but that those who were endorsed are in the best position to advance LGBT issues in the offices they seek.
Additional endorsements will be released prior to the start of early voting on May 2, 2016.
Atlanta, GA – April 18, 2018 – The board of
Georgia Equality is proud to announce its endorsement in this year’s democratic primary for Governor of Georgia. To come to a decision, the board undertook an extensive process of reviewing surveys and holding interviews with each of the two candidates. Ultimately, the decision to endorse in this race was made with great care, as our organization has developed strong and meaningful relationships with both Stacey Abrams and Stacey Evans over the years. LGBTQ equality is a cause that we know from experience is important to both of these two women. Continue reading
Governor rejects HB 757 following historic national backlash against discriminatory bill
ATLANTA – Governor Deal announced this morning that he intends to veto HB 757, the License to Discriminate legislation which rocketed to national infamy as businesses, the entertainment industry, professional sports leagues, religious and civil rights leaders, conservatives, legal experts and many others spoke out against the proposed bill.
We just received word that the State House of Representatives will be voting today on HB 757. As you’ve heard over the past several weeks, this bill stands to cause harm to so many of our friends and family and must be stopped.
We knew the fight against this bill was far from over, and the outcome of today’s vote depends on you!