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LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About
Even the Wins are Bigger in Texas
On Saturday, May 3rd, LGBTQ+ Victory had several candidates in tough areas win their Texas races in a landslide! Omar Roman [[link removed]] , running for Carrollton-Farmers Branch City Council, District 1; Ileana Garza Rojas [[link removed]] , running for Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Board of Trustees At-Large; Jalen McKee-Rodriguez [[link removed]] , running for the San Antonio City Council, District 2; Chad West [[link removed]] , running for the Dallas City Council, District 1; Elias Dias [[link removed]] , running for the Eagle Pass City Council At-Large; and Manny Rodriguez [[link removed]] , running for Socorro Independent School District Board of Trustees, District 5 all won their primaries while Jonathan Estrada [[link removed]] , running for Pasadena City Council, District E won the general election!
Our Spotlight candidate, Spotlight candidate Gina Ortiz-Jones placed first in her bid for Mayor of San Antonio and will head to a runoff [[link removed]] . Two other candidates, Salvador Serrano [[link removed]] , an incumbent, and Roy De los Santos [[link removed]] are also headed to runoffs for their respective races. Texas runoff elections take place Saturday, June 7 .
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More Wins in Ohio and Nebraska!
LGBTQ+ candidates in Ohio and Nebraska are making strides toward greater representation in regions with limited LGBTQ+ visibility. In Ohio, Fran Wilson advanced to the general election on the Akron City Council [[link removed]] and Jesse Vogel moved forward in the race for Columbus City Council District 7 [[link removed]] ! Both candidates are passionate advocates for affordable housing, public safety reform, and inclusive governance.
In Nebraska, incumbents Sändra Washington and Tom Beckius were reelected to the Lincoln City Council At-Large seats! Washington has championed public safety and affordable housing [[link removed]] , while Beckius has focused on efficient use of tax dollars and community-driven policies [[link removed]] .
These victories highlight the growing impact of LGBTQ+ leaders in local politics, inspiring more LGBTQ+ individuals to follow their lead!
Next up on the ballot: Michael Angeloni [[link removed]] , running for Hyattsville City Council in Maryland and Morgan Robinson [[link removed]] , running for the Collingswood Borough Commission in New Jersey!
Clarisa Alayeto Remains on the Ballot!
Clarisa Alayeto , a Victory Fund-endorsed candidate running for New York City Council in District 8 [[link removed]] , just secured a major win in her fight to stay on the ballot. After being removed by the NYC Board of Elections over minor clerical errors, like a misspelled name and incorrect address, Clarisa successfully appealed and will appear on the Democratic primary ballot next month [[link removed]] !
This victory is especially significant as she faces powerful opposition from a big-money special interest group tied to a Wall Street mogul backing one of her opponents [[link removed]] . A proud first-time candidate, Clarisa is standing strong for East Harlem, Mott Haven, and Randall’s Island, and for a more inclusive, people-powered politics [[link removed]] .
Supreme Court Targets Trans Troops
The Supreme Court has allowed President Trump’s ban on transgender military service members to take effect [[link removed]] , enabling policies that threaten the ability of thousands of trans troops to continue serving [[link removed]] . While this decision marks a serious setback for equality and inclusion in our armed forces, LGBTQ+ leaders across the country are speaking out and pushing back [[link removed]] . Victory Fund remains committed to electing LGBTQ+ officials who will defend our community and work to reverse discriminatory policies like this one.
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