Celia Israel
The Texas Equity PAC, a division of Equality Texas, has endorsed Austin lesbian Celia Israel, who’s vying to replace former state Rep. Mark Strama in District 50.
Strama resigned over the summer, and several candidates have lined up for the special election on Nov. 5 to replace him, including a gay Republican.
“While we are sad to see our longtime ally Rep. Mark Strama leave this seat, we have every confidence that Celia Israel is the best choice to continue his legacy as a fierce advocate for the LGBT community,” a release announcing the endorsement reads in part.
Israel was also recently endorsed by the Washington, D.C.-based Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund.
