Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) has endorsed Charles Pugh for Detroit City Council’s August 4 primary election, according to The Detroit News.  Rep. Conyers made the announcement on behalf of the Democratic Party of the 14th congressional district, which represents the City of Detroit and surrounding areas.

Victory Fund endorsee Charles Pugh has already secured the endorsement of outgoing city councilwoman Sheila Cockrel, who has announced that she thinks Charles is the best person to replace her.

If Charles is elected, he will become the first openly LGBT person elected to the city council of Detroit, a top 50 U.S. city.

For more information on Charles Pugh’s candidacy, click here.