Hillsborough County LGBTQ Democratic Caucus

Hillsborough County LGBTQ Democratic Caucus Dedicated to electing progressive Democrats who recognize, respect and support the LGBTQ+ community.
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We are dedicated to electing progressive Democrats who recognize & promote diversity and respect for all members of the community.

06/13/2026

Hoy, aunque no me sentía bien, respondí a una llamada de servicio. Hoy hace diez años, mi familia y yo perdimos a mi primo Jean Carlos Méndez en una horrible tragedia que también afectó a otras 48 familias. Nuestras vidas cambiaron para siempre. Todo por el odio contra la comunidad LGBTQ+. Un odio alimentado por la ideología dogmática que consagra la intoleranía.

Como el gobernador de Florida Ron DeSantis decreta que junio sea el mes de la Fe y la Familia, no olvidemos que cada miembro de la comunidad LGBTQ+ tiene una familia (incluso si no es biológica) que los ama tal y como son, y todos tenemos alguna forma de Fe. Si creemos en Dios, Alá, en nosotros mismos o en el universo. Todos creemos que una presencia poderosa que no podemos ver nos guía a través de este viaje que llamamos vida. Debemos rechazar cualquier noción de odio, intoleranciación y división.

Nuestros líderes deben tratar de unir al pueblo estadounidense y no sembrar animosidad unos hacia otros.

Este noviembre, Estados Unidos tiene una decisión que tomar. ¿Seguimos empoderando a aquellos que alimentan las llamas del odio y la intolerancia, o usamos nuestro superpoder para sacarlos del cargo? Hagámoslo mejor. Seamos mejores.

Our Latino Caucus members Luis Salazar for Florida State House and Jose Lucena Jr were on Univisión’s noon and 6pm News....
06/13/2026

Our Latino Caucus members Luis Salazar for Florida State House and Jose Lucena Jr were on Univisión’s noon and 6pm News.

A couple of survivors from the Pulse Nightclub massacre were interviewed, sharing their stories of staying in the stalls in the bathroom and ultimately surviving and healing gunshot wounds. A father also shared his grief and how he can’t process the loss of his son, even 10 years later.

Governor Ron DeSantis has declared June as as an alternative to celebrations.

Luis and Jose both spoke about how our rebukes this attack during our very own June Pride Month parades and events.

The reality is that our community members are also individuals of faith and family - with many as active churchgoers or members of a spiritual or religious group, some even with the words *faith and family* in their group names.

The LGBTQ+ community has long been a family of faith, rooted in the very beginnings of the oppression and exclusion our elders faced and sometimes, survived.

And if you watch on Netflix or watch any transgender documentaries, you will learn about Mothers who take in and nurture so many trans and gay youth into their House as these youth are kicked out of their homes simply for daring to be true to their selves.

Today, we remain in faith that and that leaders around the world refrain from killing innocent homos*xual individuals simply because they are attracted to someone of their same s*x, and who are not an actual threat to their communities or society.

And so, in faith and family, we continue to celebrate Pride.

We’ve learned that there will be Pride in the morning and no one can take our pride away from us.


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El gobernador de Florida, Ron DeSantis, ha recibido críticas por declarar junio como el Mes de la Fe y la Familia. La medida causó malestar en la comunidad LGBTQ+, puesto que este mes se reconoce tradicionalmente como el del Orgullo y consideran la proclamación como una presunta demostración de ...

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub tragedy that took 49 lives. We remember them today, in the midst...
06/12/2026

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub tragedy that took 49 lives. We remember them today, in the midst of Pride Month.

The Pulse nightclub sign was removed from the site in March 2026 as part of the City of Orlando’s ongoing site clearing. The sign and building artifacts have been safely placed in secure storage, and the sign will eventually be incorporated into the permanent memorial.

Visit https://www.pulseorlando.org/Home.

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Join us at our monthly social starting at 6pm and membership meeting starting at 6:30pm at 1920 Ybor at E. 7th Avenue on...
06/09/2026

Join us at our monthly social starting at 6pm and membership meeting starting at 6:30pm at 1920 Ybor at E. 7th Avenue on Wednesday, June 10.

You won’t want to miss our guest speaker Representative and Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell and candidate for Florida State Senate.

See you 🔜

Happy
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06/09/2026

Book your conference dinner tickets now to lock in your chance to hear from Ericka Dunlap; Boss Lady, Miss America, Performer. Ericka Dunlap was the first African American woman to be crowned Miss Florida in the Miss America pageant's 81-year history. Her entertainment company has embraced LGBTQ+ performers and talent. Ericka has been a massive ally to the community and has participated in local politics both as a candidate and a state committeewoman. To hear Ericka's amazing story book your tickets below:

https://secure.actblue.com/donate/lgbtqdems-2026conference

06/09/2026

We want to give a huge shoutout to Ben Sorensen , the Vice Mayor of Fort Lauderdale, for being one of our 2026 conference sponsors. Ben is a strong ally of the community and has pushed for LGBTQ+ friendly policies in South Florida.

To book your conference tickets, click the link below. https://secure.actblue.com/donate/lgbtqdems-2026conference

06/07/2026

What an Ah’maz’ing time today at 🗳️ for our Hillsborough County LGBTQ Democratic Caucus FUNdraiser!
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And can we talk with Esme Russell 🎳🎳 Let’s rrrrrrolllll the clip…🤣🤩🤣 !!

Today’s event was a success for our
Get Out The Vote 🗳️ FUNdraiser as funds go directly to candidates.

We all had a streak of a strike today 🎳

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:

Perfect Score:

Hillsborough County Democratic Public Education Caucus

Family of Faith

The Honorable
Craig Latimer

Karen Perez School Board District 6 Tampa


Kim & Deb Dude


Luis Salazar for Florida State House


Tampa City Councilman Luis Viera - District 7


Brian Nathan For Florida


The Honorable
Lisa McLean


Bill Carlson for Mayor, City of Tampa


Mike Suarez for Florida State House


Strike

�Democratic Disability Caucus of Hillsborough County

Hillsborough County Democratic Party


Bill & Joshua Caswell�

The Honorable
Harry Cohen

Spare

�Neil Manimala For Hillsborough County Commission
�District 5 (Countywide)


Dave Cutler


Pat & Connie Jones

Elizabeth Santeramo laugh.lizunga
& Veronica Valladares

Aileen Rodriguez For Hillsborough County Commission
D7, Countywide

Kyandra Darling
Candidate, State House District 62


Fran Tate

The Honorable
Representative Fentrice Driskell



Daniela Simic
Candidate, School Board District 1


Democratic Women’s Club of SE Hillsborough County

Susan Smith

The Honorable
Cindy Stuart

06/07/2026

What an Ah’maz’ing time today at 🗳️ for our Hillsborough County LGBTQ Democratic Caucus FUNdraiser!
🫶🇺🇸🎉🏳️‍🌈🎉🏳️‍⚧️🫶

And can we talk with Esme Russell 🎳🎳 Let’s rrrrrrolllll the clip…🤣🤩🤣 !!

Today’s event was a success for our
Get Out The Vote 🗳️ FUNdraiser as funds go directly to candidates.

We all had a streak of a strike today 🎳

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:

Perfect Score:

Hillsborough County Democratic Public Education Caucus

Family of Faith

The Honorable
Craig Latimer

Karen Perez School Board District 6 Tampa

Kim & Deb Dude
Kim N Deb

Luis Salazar for Florida State House

Tampa City Councilman Luis Viera - District 7

Brian Nathan For Florida

The Honorable
Lisa McLean

Bill Carlson for Mayor, City of Tampa

Mike Suarez for Florida State House

Strike

Democratic Disability Caucus of Hillsborough County

Hillsborough County Democratic Party

Bill & Joshua Caswell
Joshua Willis Caswell

The Honorable
Harry Cohen

Spare

Neil Manimala For Hillsborough County Commission
District 5 (Countywide)

Dave Cutler

Pat & Connie Jones

Elizabeth Santeramo &
Veronica Valladares

Aileen Rodriguez For Hillsborough County Commission
D7, Countywide

Kyandra Darling
Candidate, State House District 62

Fran Tate

The Honorable
Representative Fentrice Driskell

Daniela Simic
Candidate, School Board District 1

Democratic Women's Club of SE Hillsborough County

Susan Smith

The Honorable
Cindy Stuart

Address

Tampa, FL

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