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LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About
LGBTQ+ Women are Ready to Make History in 2025!
Queer women candidates are breaking barriers and making history in elections across the country—but there’s still more work to do. This Women’s History Month, let’s celebrate the trailblazers who have paved the way and support the leaders fighting for our communities today. Read Senior Political Manager Eliza Fox’s latest piece in LGBTQ+ Nation about our history makers [[link removed]] !
From championing LGBTQ+ rights to standing up for reproductive freedom, these women are driving change at every level of government. Learn more about how you can help elect even more women who are ready to lead [[link removed]] !
Filing Deadline Day in VA and NJ
They’re officially on the ballot: our endorsed candidates in New Jersey [[link removed]] and Virginia have filed the paperwork and are ready to take on the primaries!
In New Jersey, incumbent state Assemblymember Luanne Peterpaul filed as part of a joint ticket while surpassing the required number of signatures [[link removed]] .
In Virginia, Josh Cole took a quick break from his work to protect Virginia’s workforce to ensure his signatures were submitted [[link removed]] . Watch his video here [[link removed]] !
And speaking of Virginia candidates, Happy Birthday to incumbent candidate Rozia Henson [[link removed]] !
Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills and Orders Update: Blocked!
In a piece of good news, a federal judge has blocked President Trump’s executive order banning trans people from serving in the military [[link removed]] . As a result, the order will not take effect!
And Ohio’s Tenth District Court of Appeals has ruled that the state’s ban on gender-affirming health care is unconstitutional [[link removed]] . Victory Fund was proud to endorse Shawn Dingus, who now serves on the court, during his 2024 campaign [[link removed]] !
QUICK HITS: the News in a Second
A Texas lawmaker has introduced a bill aiming to criminalize people who identify as trans [[link removed]] , one of the many anti-LGBTQ bills the state has seen this year [[link removed]] . But Texas’s LGBTQ+ community is dedicated to fighting back – and we’re ready to join them on the ground! Learn more about our upcoming Houston Champagne Brunch and how you can join the fight [[link removed]] .
Former Victory Fund candidate and U.S. Congresswoman Angie Craig spoke with Time Magazine about her campaigns, her ability to reach across the aisle, and inspire voters [[link removed]] .
Spotlight candidate Gina Ortiz Jones continues to rack up endorsements in her race for San Antonio Mayor – including one from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth [[link removed]] and the American Federation of Government Employees Local 3511 [[link removed]] !
Erica Deuso spoke with the Daily Local News about her mayoral campaign – and her work to make history in Pennsylvania. Read the full interview here [[link removed]] !
In Bloomington, Illinois, the city budget has been a big topic of local conversation. Cody Hendricks , our candidate for Mayor, spoke at a WGLT Forum [[link removed]] about his plan to reduce costs and increase revenue [[link removed]] !
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