When elected, I’ll be the first out LGBTQ Texan in Congress. Over 40 years ago,
my mom immigrated to the United States from the Philippines. She taug




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“When elected, I’ll be the first out LGBTQ Member of Congress from Texas, but
it’s more important that I’m not the last.”
- Gina Ortiz Jones

Read Gina’s personal story in her own words, and donate to help her get to
Congress to fight for all Texans.
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When elected, I’ll be the first out LGBTQ Texan in Congress.

Over 40 years ago, my mom immigrated to the United States from the
Philippines. She taught my sister and me that the promise of America belongs to
those who work hard, and to always give back to a country that had given us so
much. I graduated in the top 10 of my class at John Jay High School in San
Antonio and earned a four year ROTC scholarship to Boston University.

Before my first day of class at BU, I had to sign a piece of paper that said I
wouldn’t engage in homosexual activity. That’s because even as a cadet, the
anti-LGBTQ military policy “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” applied to me. I knew that
my ability to get an education, fight for our country, and -- if need be -- die
for our country depended on signing that piece of paper. So, I signed it.

We’ve come a long way over the nearly twenty years since I was a cadet at BU.
In my lifetime, we’ve seen the implementation of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” the
repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” the implementation of Trump’s military trans
ban, and the first viable LGBTQ candidate for president announce his candidacy
— those last two happened within 48 hours of each other. That shows the very
real forces pulling at our country in two very different directions.

I believe that we’re stronger than the hatred and divisiveness that seeks to
destroy our progress. Even so, many states across the country, including Texas,
still don’t have non-discrimation laws that protect LGBTQ workers from being
fired for their sexual orientation. LGBTQ youth commit suicide at a much higher
rate than their peers. Trans women of color are facing an epidemic of violence.
The list goes on.

We need leaders in Congress who will fight to ensure everyone is protected
under the law, and everyone is able to live openly and without fear of
expressing who they are. As a first-generation American, a veteran, a woman of
color, a member of the LGBTQ community, and a proud Texan, I’ll always fight
for our shared values and stand up for the most vulnerable among us.

When elected, I’ll be the first out LGBTQ Member of Congress from Texas, but
it’s more important that I’m not the last.If you’re with me, will you donate to
my campaign today?
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In service,
Gina


 
Gina Ortiz Jones is an Iraq War veteran running to flip TX-23 -- Democrats
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