The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Caucus of the Democratic Party of Hawaii on Thursday announced its support for a variety of local candidates in the primary Aug. 11.

Among them are both Ed Case and Mazie Hirono, the main two Dems running for U.S. Senate. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa got the nod in CD1, and Esther Kiaaina in CD2.

GLBT Caucus Chair Michael Golojuch Jr. has been critical of Tulsi Gabbard for her evolving position on same-sex rights, and socially conservative Mufi Hannemann never had a shot at this organization’s support.

“These candidates represent Democrats that support full justice and equality for Hawaii’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community,” Golojuch said in a press release. “Each of these fine candidates come from diverse and unique backgrounds but they all know that the American dream will only be fully realized when all people are treated equal.”

Here’s the list of the state candidates who got the GLBT stamp of approval:

State Senate

District 1: Gilbert Kahele – Strong Support

District 2: Robert Herkes – Support

                Russell Ruderman – Support

District 6:   Rosalyn Baker – Strong Support

District 7:   J. Kalani English – Support

District 11:   Carol Fukunaga – Strong Support

District 17:   Clarence Nishihara –Strong Support

District 18:   Michelle Kidani – Strong Support 

State House of Representatives

District 3: Brittney Smart – Strong Support

District 4: Faye Hanohano – Strong Support

District 5: Denny Coffman – Strong Support

District 6: Bucky Leslie – Support

                Nicole Lowen – Support

                Fred Housel – Support

District 11: Netra Halperin – Strong Support

                  Kaniela Ing – Support

District 24: Della Au Bellati – Strong Support

                  Kimberly Case – Support

District 29: Karl Rhoads – Strong Support

District 40: Sam Puletasi – Support

                  Joe Rattner – Support

District 43: Cynthia Rezentes – Strong Support

District 48: Jessica Wooley – Strong Support

— Michael Levine