GIFFORDS PAC makes key down ballot endorsements in Florida and Texas

WASHINGTON — Today, GIFFORDS PAC, the national gun violence prevention organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, made key endorsements in state legislative races across Florida and Texas. Earlier this year, GIFFORDS launched GIFFORDS Texas, a state-based political and legislative program dedicated to making progress on gun safety in the Lone Star State. This launch came on the heels of over two years of successful action by its sister program GIFFORDS Florida, which launched in 2022. Across the country, GIFFORDS is focused on building infrastructure in a set of key purple states where both the culture and laws surrounding gun safety can be changed.

“Florida and Texas have been home to some of the most horrific mass shootings in American history and have both experienced far too much of the everyday violence that is tearing apart families and traumatizing our children. Yet legislatures in both states have refused to act, and have even further weakened their gun laws by passing reckless bills like permitless carry. It’s time for a change—we know that in the face of tragedy, we must act. That’s why GIFFORDS PAC is proud to endorse strong slates of candidates running for their respective state legislatures today who will take meaningful action to save lives. We believe change can happen if we have the right people in power, which is why we must send these committed gun safety champions to office in Austin and Tallahassee,” said former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords.