Happy Pride Month, John!

Did you know that there is only ONE parent with minor kids who identifies as LGBTQIA+ in Congress? That’s right -- and our endorsed mama, Rep. Becca Balint broke that barrier when she was elected to the House in 2022.

U.S. Representative Becca Balint

Previously a member of the Vermont State Senate, Becca remains a steadfast advocate for LGBTQIA+ folks in elected office. Growing up, Rep. Balint says she knew she was gay, and felt the pain of discrimination in school. As she got older, she saw how government actions affect women and minorities, including gays and lesbians, and this propelled her into a career of service that is both visible and powerful for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Now, more than ever, we need strong LGBTQIA+ voices front and center, and our trailblazing mamas like Rep. Balint are stepping up to change that.

This month, as we celebrate LGBTQIA+ accomplishments, we want to spotlight other alumni and candidates who are breaking barriers to pull up a seat at the table for their communities:

Sen. Erin Maye Quade made history this cycle as one of the two first Black and first LGBTQIA+ women ever elected to the Minnesota State Senate. She stepped up to run while pregnant, and even had a viral moment when she gave a speech while in active labor! Erin is a champion for gender equity and women’s rights, and led the largest reproductive health, rights, and justice coalition in Minnesota.

Mayor Christy Holstege made history as the first openly bisexual mayor in the United States when she became mayor of Palm Springs in 2020. She also gave birth to her son, Aden, two weeks before taking on her new role as mayor. Christy served on the nation's first all LGBTQ Council (!!) after she was elected to the Palm Springs City Council in 2017.

Emma Mulvaney-Stanak knocked down a four-term incumbent to become a Member of the Vermont House of Representatives and is a member of its General Assembly Rainbow Caucus. Mulvaney-Stanak is an out lesbian and a former Burlington city councilor and served as chair of the Vermont Progressive Party from 2014 to 2017.

We could not be prouder to support these history-making mamas, and we could not be more thankful to have you in this fight with us at such an important time. Every dollar we raise helps these mamas reach voters who need to hear their message.

Can you show your support for these LGBTQIA+ mamas and help us elect even more by making a contribution of $23 or more today to ensure these trailblazing moms have the resources they need to win?

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