CSD ANNOUNCES ENDORSEMENTS FOR CUYAHOGA COUNTY EXECUTIVE AND COUNTY COUNCIL FOR SEPTEMBER 7, 2010 PRIMARY ELECTION ALONG WITH OTHER CANDIDATES FOR NOVEMBER 2, 2010 GENERAL ELECTION.

On July 22, 2010, members of Cleveland Stonewall Democrats, the voice of LGBT Democrats in Greater Cleveland, voted to endorse several candidates running for office in the new Cuyahoga County government for the September 7th, 2010 Primary Election as well as candidates for other offices running for the November 2, 2010 General Election. Cleveland Stonewall Democrats President Rob Rivera commented: "Cleveland Stonewall Democrats is excited about this slate of endorsed pro-LGBT Democratic candidates running for the new county government. Additionally, we are encouraged by the widespread participation in our endorsement process by so many Democratic candidates from across the county from every county council district. As always, we continue to welcome any pro-equality candidate who looks to engage the LGBT community and join the fight for more inclusive communities." The endorsements for the Primary Election continue through to the November 2, 2010 General Election.

ClevelandStonewall Democrats will work to elect the following endorsed candidates in the September 7, 2010 Primary Election:

For Cuyahoga County Executive: EDWARD FITZGERALD
For Cuyahoga County Council - District 1: NICOLE JONES
For Cuyahoga County Council - District 2: DALE MILLER
For Cuyahoga County Council - District 3: CHRIS RONAYNE
For Cuyahoga County Council - District 4: BARBARA FERRIS
For Cuyahoga County Council - District 5: MIKE PIEPSNEY
For Cuyahoga County Council - District 6: FREDERICK TAFT
For Cuyahoga County Council - District 8: HENRY WARREN
For Cuyahoga County Council - District 9: C. ELLEN CONNALLY
For Cuyahoga County Council - District 11: PHILIP ROBINSON

Cleveland Stonewall Democrats will additionally work to elect the following endorsed candidates in the November 2, 2010 General Election:

For U.S. House of Representatives - District 14:WILLIAM O'NEILL
For Ohio House of Representatives - District 16:JENNIFER BRADY
For Judge of the Court of Appeals, 8th District, FTC 1/1/11: MARY EILEEN KILBANE
For Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, General Division, FTC 1/3/11: MICHAEL P. DONNELLY
For Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, General Division, FTC 1/5/11: LANCE T. MASON
For Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, General Division, FTC 1/9/11: JOHN J. RUSSO

Cleveland Stonewall Democrats is one of more than 90 national affiliates of the National Stonewall Democrats, a national organization of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Democrats and allies. Cleveland Stonewall Democrats is devoted to secure equal rights for all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Toward this mission, the organization is committed to implement the following action plan:
Engage voters to elect Democratic candidates who support issues of importance to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community;
Energize the LGBT community to provide financial and volunteer support for LGBT and LGBT-supportive Democratic candidates; and,
Advocate for public policy that ensures equal rights and protections for all Americans.
For more information about these endorsement and to learn how you can be involved and helpful, contact Rob Rivera, President at president@clevelandstonewalldemocrats.org or Kate Kennedy, Vice President for Political Strategy at kate.kennedy@clevelandstonewalldemocrats.org. Also, be sure to visit our website (www.clevelandstonewalldemocrats.org) for more information about the candidates and election activities.

For Immediate Release - May 23, 2010: Cleveland, OH - On May 20, 2010, Cleveland Stonewall Democrats, the voice of LGBT Democrats in greater Cleveland, voted to endorse Lee Fisher for U.S. Senate and Betty Sutton for the U.S. House of Representatives, District 13. CSD is proud to stand with a long-time ally and friend of the LGBT Community, Lt. Governor Lee Fisher after his victory in the May Primary Election. Lt. Governor Fisher has a long record of fighting for equality, which stands in stark contrast to his Republican opponent, and he will provide Ohio yet another progressive voice in the U.S. Senate. Cleveland Stonewall Democrats is also proud to support these two pro-equality Democrats. Rep. Sutton has been a consistent voice for LGBT rights in Congress and CSD will work hard to re-elect her and ensure her progressive voice continues to represent the 13th District.
All prior endorsement from the May 4th Primary Election carry through to the November 2, 2010 General Election. For a complete list of endorsements and for the CSD calendar of events visit www.clevelandstonewalldemocrats.org
CSD will be considering endorsements for the Cuyahoga County Council and Executive at the July 22, 2010 meeting

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Cleveland Stonewall Democrats endorse pro-equality Democrats for May 4, 2010 Primary Election.

For Immediate Release - March 22, 2010: Cleveland, OH - On March 18, 2010, members of Cleveland Stonewall Democrats, the voice of LGBT Democrats in greater Cleveland, voted to endorse several candidates running in federal, statewide executive and judicial, Ohio legislative and county judicial races for the May 4th, 2010 Primary Election. Cleveland Stonewall Democrats President Rob Rivera commented: "Cleveland Stonewall Democrats is proud of its open and fair endorsement process. We will work hard to elect all of our endorsed candidates, especially our statewide candidates who stand with us. We continue to welcome any pro-equality Democrat to engage the LGBT community and join the fight for more inclusive communities." Regarding the contested U.S. Senate race, Rivera stated: "After serious and thoughtful discussion and debate that reflected support for both candidates, the members of Cleveland Stonewall Democrats voted to support Jennifer Brunner, an advocate for full LGBT equality her entire political career, and work for her victory." The endorsements continue through to the November 2, 2010 General Election.

Cleveland Stonewall Democrats will work to elect the following endorsed candidates:

For United States Senate: Jennifer Brunner
For U.S. House of Representatives, 11th District: Marcia Fudge

For Ohio Governor/Lt. Governor: Ted Strickland & Yvette McGee Brown
For Ohio Attorney General: Richard Cordray
For Ohio Auditor: David Pepper
For Ohio Secretary of State: Mary Ellen O Shaughnessy
For Ohio Treasurer: Kevin Boyce
For the Ohio Supreme Court, Chief Justice: Eric Brown
For the Ohio Supreme Court: Mary Jane Trapp

For Ohio Senate, District 21: Shirley Smith
For Ohio State Senate, District 23: Michael Skindell*
For Ohio Senate, District 25: Nina Turner
For Ohio House of Representatives, District 7: Kenny Yuko
For Ohio House of Representatives, District 9: Barbara Boyd
For Ohio House of Representatives, District 10: Robin Belcher*
For Ohio House of Representatives, District 13: Nickie J. Antonio*
For Ohio House of Representatives, District 14: Mike Foley
For Ohio House of Representatives, District 16: Rosemary Palmer
For Ohio House of Representatives, District 17: Kelli Kay Perk

For Judge of the Court of Appeals, 8th Dist, FTC 1/2/2011: Melody J. Stewart
For Judge of the Court of Appeals, 8th Dist, FTC 1/3/2011: Kathleen Anne Keough
For Judge of the Court of Appeals, 8th Dist. FTC 2/9/2011: Eileen Gallagher
For Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, General Division FTC1/8/2011: Cullen Sweeney
For Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, General Division FTC1/11/2011: Bridget M. McCafferty
For Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, General Division FTC1/12/2011: Eileen T. Gallagher
For Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division FTC 1/18/2010: Diane M. Palos
For Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division FTC 1/1/2011: Peter M. Sikora
For Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division FTC 1/2/2011: Kristin W. Sweeney


Further endorsements will be considered for Cuyahoga County Executive and Cuyahoga County Council races at the July 22, 2010 general meeting, 7:00 P.M. at the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland, 6600 Detroit Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44102.

About Cleveland Stonewall Democrats
Cleveland Stonewall Democrats is one of more than 90 national affiliates of the National Stonewall Democrats, a national organization of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Democrats and allies. Cleveland Stonewall Democrats is devoted to secure equal rights for all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Toward this mission, the organization is committed to implement the following action plan:
- Engage voters to elect Democratic candidates who support issues of importance to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community;
- Energize the LGBT community to provide financial and volunteer support for LGBT and LGBT-supportive Democratic candidates; and,
- Advocate for public policy that ensures equal rights and protections for all Americans.

For more information about these endorsement and to learn how you can be involved and helpful, contact Rob Rivera, President or Kate Kennedy, Vice President for Political Strategy. Also, be sure to visit our website (www.clevelandstonewalldemocrats.org) for more information about the candidates and election activities.

CSD's First Round of Endorsements for Election 2010

At the February 18, 2010 meeting the membership of CSD voted to endorse the following candidates for the May 4, 2010 Primary Election:

Ohio House District 10: Robin Belcher
Ohio House District 13: Nickie Antonio - www.nickieantonio.com
Ohio Senate District 23: Michael Skindell - www.michaelskindell.org

Our next endorsement meeting for federal offices, statewide offices, remaining Ohio House and Senate races and judicial races is Thursday, March 18th at 6pm at the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland, 6600 Detroit Road, Cleveland.

For more information: www.clevelandstonewalldemocrats.org