LPAC announces January 2022 endorsements

Washington D.C. (January 18, 2022) –  LPAC, the only organization dedicated to electing LGBTQ women to local, state, and federal office, is excited to begin 2022 with nine candidate endorsements. With the addition of these endorsements, LPAC is now supporting 22 candidates – a record for the organization in January of a midterm election year.  See our full list of current endorsees here.

These incredible LGBTQ women endorsees are competing in important races throughout the county. The highlights include State Rep. Celia Israel, who is running for Mayor of Austin and will add to LGBTQ women's representation in America's largest cities. And Assemblymember Deborah Glick, one of the longest-serving LGBTQ elected officials in the country, who is running for re-election in New York. 

The full list of candidates includes:

• State Rep. Celia Israel for Mayor of Austin, TX

• Assemblymember Deborah Glick for New York State Assembly

• Deja Alvarez for Pennsylvania State House

• Jennifer Esteen for California State Assembly

• Kimberly Sanberg for Minnesota State House

• Zooey Zephyr for Montana State House

• Laura Parmer-Lohan for San Mateo Council Board of Supervisors (CA)

• Jennifer Adams for Tempe City Council (AZ)

• Casey Clowes for Tempe City Council (AZ)

Announcing the endorsements, LPAC's Executive Director Lisa Turner said, "What an exciting way to kickoff the 2022 election cycle. This latest slate of endorsees includes both seasoned officials and first-time candidates, and LPAC will be in their corner as they campaign to win their races."

Above (l-r): State Rep. Celia Israel, State Assemblymember Deborah Glick, Deja Alvarez, Jennifer Esteen, Kimberly Sanberg

Below (l-r): Zooey Zephyr, Laura Parmer-Lohan, Council Member Jennifer Adams, Casey Clowes