Pride Fund To End Gun Violence Endorses Jon Ossoff

SANDY SPRINGS, GA -- Another political action committee is throwing its weight behind one of the candidates in the crowded race to become the next representative for Georgia's 6th Congressional District.

Pride Fund To End Gun Violence PAC has endorsed Jon Ossoff, the Democratic candidate in the race to succeed tom Price.

Now that Price is serving as the nation's Health and Human Services secretary, the group argues the open seat presents a "prime opportunity to elect a Democratic candidate who will stand up and speak out for LGBTQ equality."

Pride Fund To End Gun Violence formed following the Pulse nightclub shooting that killed 49 patrons in Orlando, Florida.

In response to the violence, Pride Fund is working to elect candidates who sill not only support LGBTQ rights, but also take action to implement "sensible gun reforms," said Founder and Executive Director Jason Lindsay.

"Pride Fund has thoroughly reviewed the platform and record of Jon Ossoff to assess his commitment to protecting the rights of the LGBTQ community and keeping the American people safe," he added. "Jon Ossoff represents the kind of leader we need – one who won’t prioritize special interests over Americans’ civil rights and safety."

For his part, Ossoff said he's proud to accept Pride Fund's endorsement.

"No matter who you are or who you love, everyone deserves to enjoy equal rights and to be treated equally in this country," he added. "I applaud Pride Fund for their dedication to ensuring no one is discriminated against or attacked because they are queer. They are on the front lines fighting against hatred and bigotry."

Pride Fund's announcement is the second from a PAC that's formally endorsed a candidate in the race. The Club for Growth PAC threw its support behind Bob Gray, a pro-Donald Trump Republican from Johns Creek.

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