LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About

This Saturday, Texans Head to the Polls

This weekend, 11 LGBTQ+ candidates are on the ballot across Texas, including Victory Fund Spotlight candidate Gina Ortiz Jones!

From Dallas to Brownsville to San Antonio and Fort Worth, these leaders are fighting for equality, justice, and the representation our communities deserve. Every vote counts in these critical races - especially for Gina, who’s running a powerful campaign rooted in service and integrity. Check out her campaign and find out how you can support here!

Meet (and Support) Latest Endorsements!

LGBTQ+ Victory Fund just announced its latest round of endorsements, backing 28 exceptional LGBTQ+ candidates running for state and local office! These candidates represent the future of pro-equality leadership, and Victory Fund is proud to stand with them.

Among them is Vance Ahrens, a trailblazing candidate running to flip a key Florida State Senate seat and bring bold, inclusive leadership to Tallahassee.

The slate also includes a strong group of LGBTQ+ leaders running for the New Jersey Assembly, Eddie Freeman and Eric Holliday! They’re ready to fight for equality and defend our rights in New Jersey.

Coming Together to Fight Back at the National Champagne Brunch

Last Saturday, nearly 600 advocates, elected officials, and allies gathered in Washington, DC for LGBTQ+ Victory Fund’s National Champagne Brunch, one of our most powerful events of the year.

We were honored to be joined by incredible speakers including U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, U.S. Representatives Sarah McBride, Mark Takano, Emily Randall, and Chris Pappas, as well as Maryland Governor Wes Moore and California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who both received awards for their phenomenal allyship!

Their words energized and inspired a room full of changemakers committed to building LGBTQ+ political power. Couldn’t make it? You can catch the full program and speeches on YouTube here! Keep an eye out for photos, coming very soon!

LGBTQ+ Candidates Are WINNING!

April was a huge month for LGBTQ+ political power, with Victory Fund candidates winning races in Nebraska, Missouri, and Oakland, CA, proving that when our community runs, we win!

Now, two incredible leaders are headed to runoffs in California: Paloma Aguirre, running for the San Diego County Supervisor, and Anthony Tordillos, a champion for equality running for San Jose City Council. Let’s keep the momentum going: support their campaigns and help push them across the finish line!

And in Oakland, Charlene Wang won her race for the city council! She’s already making plans and has laid out an ambitious set of changes for her community.

And in Nebraska, incumbent candidates Tom Beckius and Sändra Washington are both headed to the general election! They’ll be on the ballot again on May 6th.