SAN DIEGO (FOX5/KUSI) — Democrat gubernatorial candidate and former San Diego State Senator Toni Atkins announced several endorsements from state Democratic leadership on Friday.

Atkins is currently polling at 1% as voters' first choice candidate, according to a Berkley Institute of Governmental Studies poll. However, experts state there is still no clear frontrunner.

The California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus endorsed Atkins for her leadership and support for the LGBTQ+ community. Atkins has served both in the State Assembly and State Senate, being the first openly lesbian legislator to serve as speaker of the assembly and the first LGBTQ+ woman to serve as senate pro tempore

“She’s opened doors for so many while advancing justice and equity for all,” California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus C

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