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!

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!

Filing Deadline Day in VA and NJ

They’re officially on the ballot: our endorsed candidates in New Jersey 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.

In Virginia, Josh Cole took a quick break from his work to protect Virginia’s workforce to ensure his signatures were submitted. Watch his video here!

And speaking of Virginia candidates, Happy Birthday to incumbent candidate Rozia Henson!

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. 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. Victory Fund was proud to endorse Shawn Dingus, who now serves on the court, during his 2024 campaign!

QUICK HITS: the News in a Second

A Texas lawmaker has introduced a bill aiming to criminalize people who identify as trans, one of the many anti-LGBTQ bills the state has seen this year. 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.

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.

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 and the American Federation of Government Employees Local 3511!

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!

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 about his plan to reduce costs and increase revenue!