John,

Election Day 2025 is a big day for the trans community. From school boards determining protections for trans kids in schools, to city councils weighing laws around our public safety, local leaders can greatly impact the lives of trans people.

That’s why A4TE is proud to announce our 2025 endorsements!  Our endorsed candidates will fight for our community every day. Some are incumbents running for re-election; others are political outsiders running for change. All of them are worthy of your vote. I hope you will lend them your support.

PRECIOUS BRADY-DAVIS (she/her) is a nationally recognized environmental advocate, public speaker, and trans trailblazer running for re-election as the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. Precious is focused on protecting clean water, improving infrastructure, and ensuring that frontline communities most impacted by climate change are prioritized.

ERICA DEUSO (she/her) is running to become the first openly trans mayor in Pennsylvania's history in the borough of Downingtown. A proven leader in the business world, Erica is running to bring innovation, collaboration, and strategic leadership to her community.

ASHLEY SHADE (she/her) is a proud Hispanic trans woman running for a third term on the North Adams, MA City Council. With a strong commitment to public service, Ashley has dedicated her time to advocating for inclusive policies and ensuring that all voices in North Adams are heard. If re-elected, she will continue her work on policies that promote equity, accessibility, and economic development.

(See the complete list of A4TE-endorsed candidates here!)

A4TE-endorsed candidates work every day to advance the rights and representation of trans people. The best way to ensure our voices are heard in government is to send our own voices to those halls. And the best way to support that work is to donate to A4TE today. Our nationwide team of electoral experts are identifying, collaborating with and promoting exciting trans and ally candidates in critical races that impact all our lives.

Support that work with a recurring gift today!

I ask for a recurring gift because this work doesn’t stop the day after Election Day. On that day, we’ll begin preparing for the 2026 election. And after that election, we prepare for 2027. This work never stops just as the movement for trans rights never stops. So please consider a gift that supports us, election after election!

With love and solidarity, 

Josie Caballero (she/her)
Director of Voting & Elections
Advocates for Trans Equality

Advocates for Trans Equality