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LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About
VICTORY: LGBTQ+ candidates advance in Michigan, Kansas, Missouri and Washington!
In Michigan, Kyle Wright, Laurie Pohutsky, and Jason Morgan [[link removed]] were unopposed in their primaries for the Michigan House of Representatives, while Dave Coulter [[link removed]] is unopposed in his primary for Oakland County Executive, Leslie Blackburn [[link removed]] was unopposed in their primary for Lodi Township Board of Trustees, Brendan Johnson [[link removed]] was unopposed in his primary for Oakland County Commission, Katie Scott [[link removed]] was unopposed in her primary for Washtenaw County Commission, and Kerene Moore [[link removed]] was unopposed in her primary for 15th District Court. Travis Radina [[link removed]] and Jonathan Mallek [[link removed]] were also unopposed in their primaries for Ann Arbor City Council!
Mike McFall [[link removed]] , who faced a primary challenger, pulled off a resounding win! Domonique Clemmons also advanced in his race for the Genesee County Clerk and Register of Deeds [[link removed]] .
In Missouri, Jeremy Dean [[link removed]] and Spotlight Candidate Colin Lovett [[link removed]] were unopposed in their Democratic primaries for Missouri State House.
In Washington, Rep. Nicole Macri, Commissioner Kyle Curtis, Rep. Laurie Jinkins, Rep. Beth Doglio, Commissioner Ryan Mello, Maria Beltran, John Cummings, Elizabeth Berns, Doris Walkins, and Camille Schaefer automatically advanced to the general election in November!
Two races in Washington have not yet been called! Dave Upthegrove , running for Washington State Commissioner of Public lands, is neck and neck to take second place [[link removed]] . In the state legislature, Chelsea Dimas is the currently top vote getter, though results are not yet official [[link removed]] .
Excitingly, Spotlight candidate Emily Randall pulled off a huge win in Congressional District 06 [[link removed]] . Emily is on track to be the first out LGBTQ+ Latina ever elected to the U.S. Congress [[link removed]] !
LGBTQ+ For Harris
In a letter of LGBTQ+ leaders supporting the candidacy of Vice President Kamala Harris for President, half or more of the signers are current or former LGBTQ+ candidates, elected officials, or LGBTQ Delegates to the 2024 DNC Convention. That number continues to grow!
Those calls profiled LGBTQ+ Victory Fund's LGBTQ+ champions and endorsed candidates like Congresswomen Becca Balint [[link removed]] and Angie Craig [[link removed]] , FL State Senator Shevrin Jones [[link removed]] and Representative Michele Rayner [[link removed]] , PA State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta [[link removed]] , AZ State Representative Lorena Austin [[link removed]] , DE State Senator Sarah McBride [[link removed]] , and Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey [[link removed]] .
LGBTQ+ Victory Fund has 93 currently endorsed candidates running in the Battleground states who will impact the makeup of their school boards, councils, and state legislatures and influence the votes that come out to save the future of our democracy [[link removed]] .
Harris garnered further support when she announced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her Vice President. Walz is a notable champion of LGBTQ+ rights [[link removed]] : together with LGBTQ+ state legislators, the state has passed numerous pro-LGBTQ+ and pro-choice bills, ensuring the state is a haven for trans lives [[link removed]] .
Read how LGBTQ+ elected officials and leaders in Minnesota responded to the nomination here [[link removed]] !
Speaking of Minnesota…
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LGBTQ+ candidates are on the ballot in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Vermont [[link removed]] next Tuesday!
The U.S. Senate race in Wisconsin is roughly determined candidate-wise – but Tammy Baldwin is still running hard. And it shows: she’s outraised her opponent once again [[link removed]] !
In Wisconsin, Spotlight candidate Kristin Alfheim [[link removed]] is dealing with a bigoted opponent in her historic race for the state legislature. In light of some recent anti-LGBTQ comments made during a debate, Alfheim responded, saying “There’s a reason these hateful comments were expressed in a forum with limited public viewing. He knows they are wrong and are not shared by the majority of Fox Valley.” [[link removed]]
Watch Isabel Rolfes’ first campaign ad here [[link removed]] ! She’s ensuring voters knows where she stands in her race for the Minnesota state house.
Incumbent Minnesota State Representative Brion Curran spoke with LGBTQ+ Nation about their reelection campaign – and their success in the legislature. Read the full piece here [[link removed]] !
QUICK HITS: The News in a Moment
In Georgia, State Senator Kim Jackson was the first out LGBTQ+ person elected to the body. Now, she reflects on her time in the Senate – and the toll of battling anti-LGBTQ bills alone [[link removed]] .
Spotlight candidate Ysabel Jurado continues to gain momentum in her Los Angeles City Council District 14 race with growing endorsements, including the recent support from the National Union of Healthcare Workers [[link removed]] !
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