Friend,

Today is a new day in Virginia.

Across the commonwealth, Virginians came out in droves to vote for pro-equality candidates, gaining back pro-equality majorities in both chambers of the General Assembly, which will serve as a solid, important check on the anti-LGBTQ+ actions of Gov. Glenn Youngkin and his administration.

These results show what we already knew: extremist, anti-equality candidates don’t win elections. We are looking forward to working with them in the upcoming session to secure and expand our rights and protect our lives and livelihoods. On the heels of a session in which lawmakers introduced the most anti-LGBTQ+ bills in the legislature’s history, it’s more important than ever to fill the halls of the General Assembly with pro-equality champions, and we’re thrilled that we’ve done just that.

We continue to closely monitor local school board races, a few yet to be called. The results of these races will provide us with a roadmap to defeating Gov. Youngkin's anti-trans education policy, which requires approval by the school board before they can be implemented locally.

Elections don't solve everything. They are one tool in our toolbox to achieving liberation for our community. Anti-equality lawmakers, even in the face of defeat, will be more emboldened to wage baseless attacks against our community in the hopes of grabbing back the power voters righftfully denied them on election night. We'll continue to remain vigilant-- during the General Assembly session and school board meetings-- while reminding ourselves that we are better positioned to defeat anti-LGBTQ+ attacks.

Let's continue to care for our community by showing up, speaking out and living our lives openly, authentically and unapologetically.

EV PAC