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LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About
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LIVE: Out on the Trail!
Did you see the headlines? Victory Fund dropped our latest report, Out on the Trail , this week [[link removed]] ! This exclusive report details the numbers and demographics of LGBTQ+ candidates who ran or are running for office during the 2024 election cycle. You can check out the full report here [[link removed]] !
LGBTQ+ candidates are more diverse than ever before, ensuring a variety of voices and perspectives will enter the halls of political power after Election Day [[link removed]] . And excitingly, LGBTQ+ candidates are stepping up to run in almost all of the U.S. states and several territories [[link removed]] , including places with historically little representation, like Kentucky [[link removed]] , Arizona and New Mexico [[link removed]] .
And after another high year with record-high anti-LGBTQ legislation, we’ll need their voices in office. LGBTQ+ voters and candidates are standing to protect our rights [[link removed]] !
Meet all Victory Fund’s endorsed candidates here (and lend them your support today) [[link removed]] !
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More Anti-Trans Ad Rock the Airways, LGBTQ+ Candidates Fight Back
As the saying goes, “So Goes Wisconsin, So Goes the Nation” [[link removed]] – and the sheer volume of anti-trans ads reflects the desperation bigots are feeling in this state. LGBTQ+ candidates up and down the ballot, including U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin [[link removed]] and Wisconsin Assembly candidate Ryan Spaude [[link removed]] , have faced targeted attack ads in the lead-up to the election.
But LGBTQ+ candidates around the country are speaking out against this hate. GRACE, led by Victory Fund endorsed candidate and Executive Director of GRACE Jennifer Williams [[link removed]] , has launched a series of advertisements focusing on trans kids and their families [[link removed]] , highlighting the negative impact anti-trans ads and bills have on everyday lives [[link removed]] .
In Minnesota, Victory Fund candidate Leigh Finke continues to speak out in defense of both trans lives and pro-trans legislation [[link removed]] , championing bills like hers that defend trans healthcare [[link removed]] .
Meanwhile on the campaign trail, trans candidates are speaking about the issues that matter most to their communities [[link removed]] . And that includes saving taxpayer time and money by not entertaining hateful bills [[link removed]] .
Will these ads pay off? As Vice President of Political Programs Sean Meloy told The Washington Blade , past ads have “not been effective in winning swing districts, in winning battleground states, or even in conservative states.” [[link removed]] And research backs this claim: recent polling shows voters are tired of all the hate [[link removed]] .
Malcolm Kenyatta’s Ready to Break Barriers
Fresh from being named one of Politico ’s swing-state races to watch [[link removed]] , Spotlight candidate Malcolm Kenyatta joined ABC News to talk about his historic campaign for Pennsylvania Auditor General [[link removed]] . Malcolm also hit the campaign trail with President Joe Biden and former President Bill Clinton [[link removed]] , announced an endorsement from former President Barack Obama [[link removed]] , and launched his final campaign ad [[link removed]] !
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Evan Low is Ready for Election Day!
Evan Low is ready to win California’s 16th Congressional District, and his new endorsements show that he’s got momentum on his side! California Governor Gavin Newsom has endorsed Evan’s campaign [[link removed]] , in addition to a slew of Members of Congress [[link removed]] and mayors who serve in the district [[link removed]] .
Victory Fund President & CEO Mayor Annise Parker joined Evan on the campaign trail this week [[link removed]] . As a reminder, Evan advanced in his primary with just five votes! Learn how you can help Evan win here [[link removed]] !
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Will Rollins Hammers Ken Calvert on Miserable Corruption Record
In one of the nation’s most watched seats for the U.S. House, Victory Fund candidate Will Rollins is keeping his incumbent opponent on his toes [[link removed]] . In 2022, Will came very close to flipping this seat and ensuring Palm Springs enjoys LGBTQ+ representation [[link removed]] .
Will raised over $3.6 million in the third quarter [[link removed]] . He’s using the funding to ensure voters know about incumbent Ken Calvert’s long legacy of bigotry and corruption [[link removed]] . Make sure you check out Will’s latest campaign ad here [[link removed]] !
Mondaire Jones Highlights Pro-Choice Record and Community Support
New York’s 17th Congressional Race remains too close for comfort, but Mondaire Jones is taking the district by storm in the final days of the campaign [[link removed]] . He’s announced endorsements from The Examiner News [[link removed]] , spoke with Fox5 about his record [[link removed]] and hit the campaign trail with House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries [[link removed]] . Show Mondaire your support here [[link removed]] !
Lisa Grafstein’s Lone Voice in the Legislature
North Carolina has been home to numerous anti-LGBTQ bills [[link removed]] and a violently anti-LGBTQ candidate for governor [[link removed]] , but Lisa Grafstein has not been cowed. Her critical seat has just been listed as one of the five out of 50 seats that could drastically change the makeup of the legislature [[link removed]] AND she’s announced an endorsement from The News & Observer [[link removed]] !
Victory Fund Political Associate Candace Silver hit the campaign trail with Lisa to make sure voters know just how essential this race is. Check out pictures here [[link removed]] !
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Challenge Accepted: Aime Wichtendahl Tackles Hot Takes, Trans Rights
Aime Wichtendahl could make history this year as the first out trans person ever elected to the Iowa state legislature [[link removed]] . After a 2024 legislative session with record highs of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation with 37 bills introduced, Aime’s voice is needed now more than ever! She recently took the Hot Takes Challenge to prove her mettle and talk about trans rights on the campaign trail [[link removed]] . Watch the whole interview here [[link removed]] !
Ysabel Jurado’s Final Case: Progress, Not Corruption
Spotlight candidate Ysabel Jurado is ready to beat incumbent Kevin De León [[link removed]] in this tight race for the Los Angeles City Council. And while Ysabel is earning positive acclaim [[link removed]] and continued endorsements [[link removed]] , De León is facing an investigation into his campaign donations [[link removed]] . Seems like a clear choice for LA, check out Ysabel’s campaign today [[link removed]] !
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