[link removed] [[link removed]]
[link removed] [[link removed]]
LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About
History Made in Alabama: Antwon Womack Wins by Just 25 Votes
Antwon Womack made history, becoming the first out gay Black man ever elected to public office in Alabama after winning his runoff for the Birmingham Board of Education [[link removed]] — by just 25 votes. His victory is a powerful reminder that every single vote matters.
With his win, Womack is now one of only two out LGBTQ+ elected officials serving in the entire state. But even as he celebrates this milestone, his opponent has already filed a lawsuit challenging his eligibility based on residency [[link removed]] .
We’ll be watching the race and lawsuit closely.
Eyes on the Ballot: LGBTQ+ Candidates Mobilize Voters Ahead of Election Day
With Election Day fast approaching, LGBTQ+ candidates across the country are working hard to energize voters and make their voices heard.
In Virginia, Delegate Joshua Cole is running a tough reelection campaign for the House of Delegates and recently highlighted his growing list of endorsements [[link removed]] while sharing his vision in a local Patch Q&A [[link removed]] . Risë Hayes , who’s fighting to flip a House of Delegates seat, also sat down with ABC13 to make one thing clear: she’ll stand up for workers and unions [[link removed]] . And in one of the state’s most competitive races, Lindsey Dougherty continues to gain momentum — Virginia Mercury [[link removed]] recently covered how high the stakes are in this closely watched district [[link removed]] .
Meanwhile, local leaders are rallying voters as early voting opens! Elijah King [[link removed]] (Durham City Council), Delvin D. Davis [[link removed]] and Perrin Bostic [[link removed]] (Atlantic City Council) are all encouraging their communities to get out, cast their ballots early, and make history!
Endorsement Momentum Builds for LGBTQ+ Candidates
LGBTQ+ candidates nationwide are earning major endorsements as Election Day nears — a sign of growing enthusiasm and confidence in their leadership.
In Detroit, Gabriela Santiago-Romero , running for reelection to the City Council, announced new endorsements from Former State Representative Abraham Aiyash, City Council President Mary Sheffield [[link removed]] , The Detroit Free Press [[link removed]] , and many more local leaders.
In Arizona, JoAnna Mendoza , candidate for U.S. House, celebrated a powerful show of support from Congresswoman Emily Randall [[link removed]] — the first queer Latina elected in Washington — along with an endorsement from Latino Victory Fund ! [[link removed]]
And in Texas, Alejandra Salinas , running for Houston City Council, earned the backing of the Harris County Young Democrats [[link removed]] !
Meanwhile, Councilman Connor Moreton, running for reelection in Cincinnati, announced an endorsement from Equality Cincinnati PAC [[link removed]] .
From city councils to Congress, LGBTQ+ candidates are building broad coalitions of support and showing that equality has powerful allies across the nation.
Sharice Davids Fights Back Against Kansas Redistricting Power Grab
Kansas extremists are pushing a mid-decade redistricting effort aimed at dismantling Rep. Sharice Davids’ district [[link removed]] — a blatant attempt to silence voters who helped elect the state’s only LGBTQ+ member of Congress [[link removed]] .
Davids has been working overtime to defend fair representation, calling out the proposal as a “clear political power grab” [[link removed]] and vowing to fight for every Kansan’s voice to be heard. She’s rallying supporters, meeting with community leaders, and standing firm to ensure that democracy — not partisan maps — decides who represents Kansas’ 3rd District [[link removed]] .
[link removed] [[link removed]]
LGBTQ+ Victory Fund is the political arm of the LGBTQ+ community. Since our founding in 1991, we’ve supported and elected LGBTQ+ candidates like U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, Governors Maura Healey, Tina Kotek and Jared Polis and thousands of LGBTQ+ candidates around the country. We’re proud to be the only national organization endorsing pro-equality and pro-choice LGBTQ+ candidates in the United States. We’ve shattered rainbow ceilings in all 50 states and broken election records. Meet our latest endorsements here! [[link removed]] We’ve shattered rainbow ceilings in all 50 states and broken election records. You can power our work and the next Rainbow Wave with a donation today! [[link removed]]
DONATE TODAY [[link removed]]
DONATE MONTHLY [[link removed]]
FOLLOW ALONG:
[link removed] [[link removed]] [link removed] [[link removed]] [link removed] [[link removed]] [link removed] [[link removed]]Paid for by LGBTQ+ Victory Fund. Your contribution may be used in connection with federal, state and local elections and be subject to federal, state and local laws. Contributions to LGBTQ+ Victory Fund are not tax deductible. Victory Fund members do not have governance participation rights.
LGBTQ+ Victory Fund
1225 I Street NW, Suite 525
Washington, DC xxxxxx
United States
This email was sent to [email protected]. Don't unsubscribe just yet — you can change how many & what type of emails you receive by by updating your account here [[link removed]] . Unsubscribing will remove you from ALL Victory Fund email contact. If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive ANY email from us, please unsubscribe: [link removed] .