John:

Tonight, we celebrate a major win: Erica Deuso has been elected! Her victory is a testament to community power, authentic leadership, and the promise of an inclusive future. She’s officially one of the first out trans mayors elected in Pennsylvania history.

Erica ran a campaign rooted in answering the moment — standing for gender equity, advocating for reproductive freedom, championing strong economic opportunity, and elevating the voices of communities long silenced. Voters saw her courage, heard her vision, and said yes. Tell her congratulations today!

At the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, we were honored to support Erica with the strategy, resources, and visibility needed to win. Her success shows what happens when people step up, run hard, and refuse to wait for permission to lead.

Now, as Erica takes her seat in public office, she brings not just representation but real transformation. She holds the stories, the lived experiences, and the resolve to deliver for all of us. Join me in sending Erica a huge CONGRATULATIONS on this win, and in recommitting to the work ahead.

Here’s to what comes next.

Orie Givens
Pronouns: He/Him
Vice President of Communications, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund