John:

Did you see my email yesterday about the 2023 Out for America report (check it out here)? This statistic really struck me: we must elect 36,232 more LGBTQ+ people to achieve equitable representation in the United States.

That's a big representation gap - and it's going to take a lot of work to close it. But here's the good news: LGBTQ+ people are (rightfully!) furious about the number of anti-LGBTQ bills circulating in the U.S. They're ready to take back our government from the bigots - and they're running for office to drown them out.

Right now, Victory Institute is the only organization that exclusively trains LGBTQ+ people to run for office. We're working to expand our training options in time for the 2024 campaign cycle and build networks in states that have little to no LGBTQ representation, like Florida, Tennessee and South Dakota. But we can't do this essential work without your help. Pitch in TODAY to ensure Victory Institute can expand our training programs and ensure out LGBTQ+ leaders win!

Our trainings are tailor-made to ensure LGBTQ+ political leaders have the resources to win and many who attended our trainings are in office now. Ensuring these out leaders have the resources, support and training they need to win their races is going to be a moonshot effort. I'm looking at our budget for next year, and frankly, we don't have the financial resources we need to meet training demand AND expanded trainings.

John, I know we can achieve equal representation in government. But it's going to take a huge grassroots push from donors like you. Rush a donation today to help Victory Institute expand our trainings and ensure LGBTQ+ leaders win their campaigns!

Thank you for powering our movement,

Elliot Imse
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Executive Director, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute