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LGBTQ+ candidates for Florida’s state legislature are running on more than boosting LGBT+ representation in government

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At least five Democratic candidates are running for seats in Florida 's state legislature.

They want to break up the Republican supermajority in both chambers of government.

They're running on progressive issues including protecting reproductive rights, expanding access to affordable health care and improving infrastructure as climate change threatens Florida ’s future.

Among the LGBTQ+ candidates in Florida are both political newcomers and seasoned advocates for LGBTQ+ rights.

Vance Ahrens , a Navy Veteran and trans woman, is running for state Senate District 19 the first time.

Other candidates include Nathan Bruemmer , the former head of the state’s LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus ; Joe Saunders , a former state lawmaker and professor; and Jim Brenner , who worked as former Secretary of State John Kerry's economic policy adviser.

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