Please see the 2020 GLBT VOTER GUIDE on page 2 and the SAN DIEGO DEMOCRATS FOR EQUALITY official endorsements on page 3.
The following are the LGBTQ SAN DIEGO COUNTY NEWS 2020 official endorsements that are our top priorities!
PRESIDENT:
Pete Buttigieg – This is a new era of challenges and Buttigieg is the new generation of leadership.
CONGRESS:
District 53: Georgette Gomez – Let us prove that a βdistrict-hopping millionaireβ candidate can’t buy this seat!
District 50: Ammar Campa-Najjar β Dedicated to public service. Highly endorsed by many respected colleagues, diverse political officials and many community organizations.
STATE ASSEMBLY:
District 78: Β Chris Ward – The most qualified candidate for this seat. He is passionate about equality, the environment and our homelessness crisis.
COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
District 1: Nora Vargas – A true public servant who will fight and give a voice to the voiceless.
District 2: Kenya Taylor – She will be a dedicated public servant.
District 3: Olga Diaz – A proven champion for social justice.
CITY OF SAN DIEGO:
Mayor: Todd Gloria – A current public servant who is the most qualified candidate ever to run for mayor. Letβs make history by electing the first mayor of color who also happens to be GAY.
City Attorney: Mara Elliot – The choice is very clear!
City Council District 3: Stephen Whitburn – Another true public servant whose background includes leadership positions with the Red Cross and the American Cancer Society. Don’t be fooled by candidate Chris Olsen, who is supported by Trump Republicans….vote Stephen Whitburn!
City Council District 9: Kelvin Barrios β Giving a voice to the neighborhoods of District 9.
EDUCATION:
San Diego Unified School Board:
District A: Stephen Groce β A much-needed new voice from a father who truly cares for all students.
District E: Lawana Richmond β The No. 1 choice of community organizations.
CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL:
District 1: Cari Schumacher β A respected community voice.
CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL:
District 3: Steven Padilla – One of the hardest-working council members in the county!
BALLOT MEASURES:
Vote YES ON C! – The Convention Center and homelessness measure.
Respectfully,
LGBTQ SAN DIEGO COUNTY NEWS
Terry Sidie, Publisher
Nicole Murray Ramirez, Associate Publisher and San Diego City Commissioner