LPAC announces 5 more endorsements for 2020

Above (l-r): Kristen Browde, Rep. Erin Zwiener
Middle: Assemblywoman Sabrina Cervantes, Sen. Toni Atkins
Below: Assemblywoman Susan Talamantes Eggman

Washington, DC (February 27, 2020) – LPAC, the only organization dedicated to building a political presence for LGBTQ women, today announces its third round of exciting 2020 endorsements. See our full list of 2020 endorsements here.

Four of the five state-level candidates are incumbents with proven track records of public service that upholds LPAC’s core values of LGBTQ and women’s equality, and social justice.

“LPAC’s 2020 slate just keeps getting stronger,” said Executive Director Stephanie Sandberg. “Excellent LGBTQ women candidates are running for office in growing numbers, and we are devoted to helping them succeed.”

The candidates:

California State Sen. Toni Atkins for re-election (CA-39)

Atkins is the President pro tempore of the Senate, the highest-ranking member of the chamber. She is the first woman and first LGBTQ person to hold the position. She previously served in the State Assembly from 2010-2016, including as Speaker from 2014-2016. She was the first LGBTQ woman to serve in that role, too. 

California State Assemblywoman Susan Talamantes Eggman for State Senate (CA-5)

Talamantes Eggman has served in the California State Assembly since 2012. She is running for state senate on a platform focused on improving access to mental health services, particularly for homeless populations, and expanding access to higher education. 

California Assemblywoman Sabrina Cervantes for re-election (CA-60)

Cervantes is running for re-election as a Democrat to the California State Assembly’s 60th District. She was first elected in 2016, defeating an incumbent Republican. 

Texas State Rep. Erin Zwiener for re-election (TX-45) 

Zwiener is running for re-election as a Democrat to the Texas House of Representatives’ 45th District. She was first elected in 2018, defeating a Republican for the open seat.

Kristen Browde for New York State Assembly (NY-93) 

Browde is running for election to the New York State Assembly in a competitive primary. If elected, she’d be the state’s first trans legislator.