Key Points:
- Georgia Equality has announced its endorsements for special elections for districts covering Catoose, Chattoga, Dad, Walker, Floyd, DeKalb, Gwinnett, and Richmond counties.
- Georgia Equality’s pro-equality candidates in these elections are Jack Zibluk, Audrey Taylor Lux, and LaFawn Pinkney-Mealing.
With early voting beginning Monday, Feb. 16, LGBTQ+ advocacy organization Georgia Equality has announced its endorsements in the upcoming special elections for Senate District 53 and House Districts 94 and 130.
For Senate District 53, which includes Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Walker, and Floyd counties in northwest Georgia, the organization has endorsed Jack Zibluk. Zibluk is running to prioritize coordination of regional economic develop, local control of state roads to improve public safety, and greater access to and support for mental health facilities.
“I support the rights of all Georgians equally, and I would act to make special protections for LGBTQ+ citizens, particularly protection against hate crimes,” he told Georgia Equality. “I would also support and sponsor legislation to protect free expression such as pride demonstrations, drag shows, etc.”
For House District 94, which includes DeKalb and Gwinnett counties, Georgia Equality has endorsed Audrey Taylor Lux. Lux, who is a member of the LGBTQ+ community, is running to prioritize affordability, civil rights, and transportation.
“As a member of the LGBTQ+ community myself, I know what harm discriminatory state legislation can cause, and I will work tirelessly to overturn bad legislation and replace it with protective civil rights measures,” she said.
For House District 130, which includes Richmond County in East Georgia, the organization has endorsed LaFawn Pinkney-Mealing. Pinkney-Mealing is running on a platform of education, affordable housing, better paying job, and justice reform.
“The biggest challenges facing our district are housing stability, access to strong education and workforce opportunities, and making sure government decisions reflect real life,” she said. “Too many families are one crisis away from losing housing or falling behind financially, and schools are being asked to carry more and more responsibility. Marginalized folks are impacted the most concerning these challenges.”
To check if you are voting in one of these districts, visit the Secretary of State’s My Voter Page. You can find more information on Georgia Equality’s endorsements here.
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