LGBTQ+ Victory Fund endorses Shevrin Jones for Congress

Shevrin Jones’ campaign for Congress just added national firepower.

The LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, a national organization dedicated to electing LGBTQ+ people to public office, is endorsing the Miami Gardens Democrat in the race for Florida’s 24th Congressional District, citing his “record of leadership delivering for people and taking on tough fights.”

“Shev Jones has spent his career proving that authentic representation changes lives. From becoming Florida’s first openly gay state Senator to standing on the front lines against attacks on our community, Shev has never backed down from the toughest fights,” said Victory Fund President & CEO Evan Low.

“His election would make him the only openly gay member of Congress representing the South, ensuring LGBTQ+ people across the region have a voice in Washington at a time when our rights are under relentless attack,” Low added. “We are proud to endorse Shev Jones for Congress and are committed to helping him make history once again.”

The organization has backed Jones before — including in 2020, when he became Florida’s first openly LGBTQ state Senator.

“I’m honored to accept LGBTQ+ Victory Fund’s endorsement in this race,” Jones said.

“I’m running for Congress to build upon my years of service to South Florida and will work to lower costs for working families, expand access to affordable healthcare, and stand up to Trump and MAGA extremists who are attacking our civil rights and freedoms.”

A Miami Gardens native and former teacher, Jones has served in the Legislature since 2012. He launched his CD 24 campaign in June, days after U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson announced she would not seek a ninth term.

In the deep-blue district spanning parts of Miami-Dade and Broward counties, the Aug. 18 Democratic Primary is likely decisive.

The Victory Fund nod caps a month of steady endorsement news for Jones. U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres of New York called him “principled” and “fearless”, and former Miami-Dade Commissioners Betty Ferguson and Barbara Jordan dubbed him a “proven leader.”

Three Broward Mayors — West Park’s Felicia Brunson, Pembroke Pines’ Angelo Castillo and Hollywood’s Josh Levy— signed on last week.

The campaign says its endorsement roster also includes the Miami AFL-CIO, United Teachers of Dade, New Politics, Equality PAC, 314 Action, Eduvoter and Broward County Property Appraiser Marty Kiar.

If elected, Jones would be the first openly LGBTQ+ member of Congress from Florida.

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Ed. note: This story was drafted with assistance from AI. Editorial judgment, sourcing, and final review were performed by Peter Schorsch and the Florida Politics editorial team.