# Event Details

- **Event Name**: LGBTQIA+ 2026 Candidate Townhall & Day of Action
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 🏳️‍🌈Kick off National Coming Out Day Weekend with us! 🏳️‍🌈

Stonewall Democrats of Pinellas County and Equality Florida Action PAC are partnering for a first of its kind event: a Town Hall where you can hear directly from Mayor Ken Welch and our other 2026 co endorsed candidates, followed by canvassing for Pro Equality candidates across Pinellas County.

🗓️ Saturday, October 10 
 📍 The Studio @ 620, St. Petersburg, FL

Schedule:
10:00 AM — Town Hall with Mayor Ken Welch and co endorsed candidates, moderated by State Representative Michele Rayner. 
Ask questions directly about how they'll protect our community and navigate Florida's new Anti DEI law to keep St. Pete Pride strong into its 25th year.

11:00 AM — Canvassing for Pro Equality candidates

Candidates confirmed so far:
 Ken Welch, St. Pete Mayor
 Brian Beckman, State House District 58
 Lindsey Polega Quigley, State House District 60
 Gabriel Hament, St. Pete City Council District 2
 More candidates to be announced

With Florida's new Anti DEI law taking effect and a wide open Governor's seat, this election matters. Come hear from the candidates, ask your questions, then help get them elected.
Come out. Show up. Knock doors.

Sign up to attend The LGBTQIA+ Town Hall
https://stonewall-democrats-of-pinellas-county.solidarity.tech/lgbtqia-town-hall-and-day-of-action

Sign up to Canvas for Mayor Ken Welch
https://www.mobilize.us/eqflactionpac/event/1034785/ 

Sign up to Canvas for Brian Beckman
link coming soon

Sign up to Canvas for Gabriel Hament
Link coming soon

Sign up to Canvas for Lindsay Polega-Quigley
https://lpq-for-florida.solidarity.tech/canvass-for-lpq-with-stonewall-dems

Paid Political Advertisement Paid For By  Stonewall Democrats of Pinellas County. Not approved by any candidate.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/st-petersburg/lgbtqia-2026-candidate-townhall-and-day-of-action/200030775442211
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: St. Petersburg
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Studio at 620
- **lat**: 27.770164303267
- **long**: -82.642095119844
- **full address**: The Studio at 620, 600 1st Ave S, St Petersburg, FL 33701, United States, St. Petersburg

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is LGBTQIA+ 2026 Candidate Townhall & Day of Action being held?
  - **A:** LGBTQIA+ 2026 Candidate Townhall & Day of Action takes place on Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm at The Studio at 620, 600 1st Ave S, St Petersburg, FL 33701, United States, St. Petersburg.
- **Q**: Who is organizing LGBTQIA+ 2026 Candidate Townhall & Day of Action?
  - **A:** LGBTQIA+ 2026 Candidate Townhall & Day of Action is organized by Stonewall Democrats of Pinellas County.

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