DNC Announces New LGBT Members

Last week, the Democratic National Committee met in Austin, Texas, for its fall meeting with a goal, among others, to elect 75 At-Large Members to the DNC. DNC Chairman Tim Kaine’s slate of nominations to the committee was the most diverse in the history of the DNC, building on the historic achievements made by Governor Dean during his tenure as chair and reaffirming the Democratic Party’s commitment to diversity.

At the meeting, the full membership of the DNC elected Gov. Kaine’s slate, which included six LGBT candidates. Additionally, among the nominees was a transgender person, the first time a member of the community has been elected to the DNC.

“The DNC's LGBT Caucus is proud that the Democratic National Committee sees an inclusive LGBT community in its vision for a stronger Democratic Party,” said Rick Stafford, Chair of the DNC LGBT caucus. “Having a strong, diverse LGBT presence among DNC members will help the community by giving a stronger voice to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans as the Democratic Party moves forward on its march for equality. On behalf of the DNC, I would like to congratulate those elected.”

Those elected are Terry Bean of Oregon, Barbra Casbar Siperstein of NJ, Earl Fowlkes of DC, Hon. Evan Low of CA, Randi Weingarten of NY, and Hon. Lupe Valdez of TX.

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