HRL-PAC NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 25, 2006
Contact: Paul Williams, (414) 319-9863
HRL-PAC Endorses Watts for Circuit Court; Makes Early Endorsements of Doyle, Carpenter
and Sullivan
The Human Rights League Political Action Committee (HRL-PAC) announced its endorsement of JD
Watts for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge, Branch 39, in the April 4th General Election. HRL-PAC is Wisconsin’s
only group dedicated to electing candidates who will work for and defend equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered
(LGBT) people.
"JD Watts is well-qualified and has expressed strong support for equal protection under the
law for LGBT citizens," said Paul Williams, HRL-PAC Board President.
Watts has a varied job history that gives him a breadth of experience to apply to the job. His
experience has included recent work as an attorney specializing in juvenile and family law, serving as vice president of his
family's china shop, and three years as a Milwaukee County Assistant District Attorney.
HRL-PAC also made early endorsements of candidates who will compete in fall elections. The early
endorsements are for Governor Jim Doyle, State Senator Tim Carpenter and Jim Sullivan, a candidate for State Senate District
#5. The fall primary election will be held September 12th and the general election will be November 7th.
In a key race for the State Senate, Wauwatosa Alderman Jim Sullivan is running a strong campaign
for the 5th District State Senate seat currently held by Tom Reynolds. "When Reynolds was first elected, we predicted that
his vitriolic hatred of gay people would lead him to become one of the loudest anti-gay voices ever in state government,"
said Williams. "Unfortunately, Reynolds has made that prediction come true."
"The 5th Senate District deserves better. Jim Sullivan is a dedicated public servant who offers
an extremely talented and fair counterpoint to Reynolds' extreme views," said Williams.
Gov. Doyle has vetoed anti-gay legislation and has been one of the strongest voices against
the proposed constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage. Senator Tim Carpenter is a long-time supporter and champion of
LGBT issues and is one of only two out gay elected officials in the legislature.
To learn more about HRL-PAC, visit www.hrl-pac.org or call (414) 319-9863.
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