Congratulations to our endorsed candidates who won yesterday! We were proud to echo the endorsements of several of our local chapters: Miami-Dade LGBTA Democrats, Stonewall Democrats of Pinellas County, and Rainbow Democrats.

In Miami-Dade county, Dan Gelber was overwhelmingly reelected Mayor of Miami Beach. Raquel Pacheco is heading to the runoff for Miami Beach Commissioner, Group 1.

In Pinellas county, Ken Welch for Mayor was elected Mayor of St. Petersburg. Four of our endorsed candidates were also elected to the St. Petersburg City Council:

• District 1: Copley Gerdes
• District 2: Brandi Gabbard
• District 4: Lisset Hanewicz
• District 8: Richie Floyd

In Orange county, Regina Hill also won her race for Orlando City Commissioner, District 5.