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LGBTQ HISTORY MADE IN OHIO!
We love seeing headlines like these: Spotlight candidate " Charmaine McGuffey Demolishes Jim Neil With 70% In Hamilton County Sheriff's Race [[link removed]] ."
This election is particularly satisfying as Charmaine’s opponent fired her for blowing the whistle about abusive practices in the department [[link removed]] - and was known for being homophobic and sexist.
While her opponent worked with ICE and advocated for building a new jail to address overcrowding, Charmaine pledged to reform and prioritize inmates’ rights [[link removed]] .
After announcing victory, Charmaine took to Facebook to thank her supporters and celebrate the historic moment. Take a look! [[link removed]]
ENDORSEMENTS GALORE FOR OUR CANDIDATES
Our LGBTQ candidates are fantastic – and we always appreciate when other organizations and electeds agree! Here are the latest announcements:
LPAC announced their latest slate of endorsements, including Spotlight candidate Jessica Benham for the Pennsylvania state House, Kate Leiber for the Oregon state Senate and Renitta Shannon and Julie Jordan for the Georgia state House [[link removed]] !
Candidate for New York’s 17th Congressional District Mondaire Jones announced a big endorsement from the Progressive Caucus [[link removed]] .
Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank Ortis endorsed Spotlight candidate Shervin Jones last week [[link removed]] . Pembroke Pines lies in Shevrin’s future Florida state Senate district!
Spotlight candidate Sarah McBride announced a huge endorsement from retiring state Senator Harris McDowell, who currently holds Delaware state Senate seat. [[link removed]]
ONTO THE AIRWAVES
Two of our LGBTQ candidates dropped new campaign ads this week!
Spotlight candidate Kristen Browde made her case for why she’s the LGBTQ leader we need in the New York state Assembly. [[link removed]]
For her latest ad, Kate Lieber asked her future constituents about the issues they’re facing and the changes they’d like to see from the Oregon state Senate. Watch the ad here! [[link removed]]
CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT: BRYCE BENNETT
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VICTORY FUND (ON FACEBOOK) LIVE
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, LGBTQ candidates are moving away from traditional campaigning and into the digital space. And we're no exception! We're excited to bring you Victory Fund LIVE, our new streaming campaign featuring candidate interviews, political updates and more! [[link removed]]
SUNDAY, MAY 3, 12:00 PM ET: Grab a glass of coffee or bubbly and join us for our third Sunday Social! Hear Governors Kate Brown and Jared Polis and mayoral candidate Todd Gloria talk about their current work and future endeavors! Submit your questions and RSVP here! [[link removed]]
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MONDAY, MAY 4, 11:30 AM ET: While COVID-19 continues to change American’s day-to-day lives, primary elections are scheduled for May and June. Hear an update from our Political team about how campaigns have shifted and the latest plans on how our candidates will win. Set a reminder here! [[link removed]]
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 3:00 PM ET: In this edition of WINNING 2020, we’re taking a deep dive into the campaign to flip the Georgia legislature with the candidates themselves! Join Georgia Rep. Park Cannon and three of Victory Fund's candidates for legislative seats in Georgia: Kim Jackson, Mac Sims and Alex Wan . Set a reminder here! [[link removed]]
THURSDAY, MAY 7, 3:30 PM ET: As a nation, we're in the midst of an avid discussion around elections and those who oversee them. Join us for a conversation with our candidates about the importance of the Secretary of State role, and why it matters that we elect more LGBTQ statewide executives. Set a reminder here! [[link removed]]
LAST WEEK'S VIEWS AND VIDEOS
Missed last week's Victory Fund LIVE? No worries, watch them now!
Our Political team jumped on Facebook Live to discuss how LGBTQ candidates – and trans candidates in particular - can transform state senates across the country. Learn more here! [[link removed]]
Georgette Gómez is running to represent California’s 53rd District in Congress. Despite being outspent nearly 40-1 by a billionaire opponent, Georgette emerged from her 16-way primary with a top-two spot, securing her place on the ballot in November. Watch Senior Political Director Sean Meloy and Georgette discuss what comes next on WINNING 2020! [[link removed]]
Sean also spoke with Spotlight candidate Brett Burman about his race to be first openly LGBTQ member of the Pennsylvania state Senate. Listen to their full conversation here! [[link removed]]
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LGBTQ Victory Fund has helped thousands of openly LGBTQ candidates win elections up and down the ballot, from sea to shining sea since our founding in 1991. We believe representation is power – so we elected U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Kyrsten Sinema, Governors Jared Polis and Kate Brown, all seven LGBTQ members of U.S. Congress and countless candidates for state and local government, including Virginia Delegate Danica Roem, Colorado state Representative Leslie Herod and Pennsylvania Assemblymember Brian Sims. And with an unprecedented number of LGBTQ people running for office in this year, we’ll need your support to make 2020 the next Rainbow Wave.
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