Candidate to hold fundraiser on June 11, 2010

(Photo: www.justinflippen.com)

Victory Fund has announced its endorsement of Justin Flippen, candidate for Florida State House, District 92.

“Victory is excited about the prospect of your election and proud to support his campaign to win office as an openly LGBT elected official,” said Shawn Werner, Victory Fund Director of Campaign Services.

The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund identifies, trains and elects LGBT leaders to all levels of office, in the United States.  Since 1991, the Victory Fund has helped hundreds of openly LGBT candidates win election to local, state and federal offices, bringing the total number of openly LGBT elected officials from fewer than 50 in 1991 to more than 400 today.

“What an amazing time for this announcement to arrive,” Flippen said.  “To know that a national organization such as Victory Fund with a proven track record of support for successful candidates has now placed its support in me and my race confirms that this is going to be a historic year for Florida.”

In addition to the endorsement of Victory Fund, Flipprn has received endorsements from Congressman Jared Polis, Broward County Property Appraiser Lori Parrish, Wilton Manors Commissioners Scott Newton and Tom Green

and LGBT activist Stuart Milk.

Flippen will hold a meet and greet fundraiser from 6-8 p.m. on Friday June 11 at 3680 NE 16 Ave., Oakland Park. Free appetizers and beverages will be provided by the host. Any one person can donate up to $500 to the Flippen campaign. For more information visit: www.JustinFlippen.com.

For more information about the Victory Fund and the work they do to help LGBT candidates campaigns throughout the U.S., visit: www.VictoryFund.org.