Every gay and trans candidate on the ballot for Florida House and Senate suffered losses. This was disappointing for LGBTQ+ representation, despite some candidates having strong backing and fundraising.
The pro-LGBTQ+ Agenda PAC identified both Basabe and Plasencia as part of a 'hate squad' of Republican lawmakers. Their defeat indicates the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ candidates in an increasingly hostile political environment.
#lgbtq-politics #elections-2023 #florida-legislative-races #democratic-candidates #republican-opposition
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