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LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About
A Landmark Election Night for LGBTQ+ Equality
The 2025 elections delivered major wins for LGBTQ+ candidates and our movement, a clear rebuke of anti-equality rhetoric nationwide. See the full election night tracker here [[link removed]] !
In Virginia, Joshua Cole [[link removed]] and Lindsey Dougherty [[link removed]] secured crucial victories in the House of Delegates, helping expand one of the largest pro-equality majorities the state has seen in decades [[link removed]] . Their wins — along with several other endorsed candidates [[link removed]] — show that homophobia and transphobia didn’t stop voters from choosing progress [[link removed]] .
In Pennsylvania, Erica Deuso made history in Downingtown [[link removed]] , becoming one of the few out transgender mayors elected in the U.S and the first in Pennsylvania history [[link removed]] ! Her community-driven campaign proved once again that when trans people run, they win [[link removed]] .
Jim McGreevey (Jersey City Mayor) [[link removed]] , Alejandra Salinas (Houston City Council) [[link removed]] , and Thad Flowers (Atlanta City Council) [[link removed]] are all heading to runoffs — and will need strong support to get across the finish line in these potentially history-making races.
Ohio voters also elected several Victory Fund-endorsed candidates [[link removed]] , and dozens more LGBTQ+ leaders secured wins in local races across the country [[link removed]] , demonstrating the momentum of pro-equality leadership at every level of government.
And importantly, many pro-equality allies won their races despite escalating anti-trans attacks — a powerful reminder that voters across the nation are rejecting hate and embracing inclusive leadership [[link removed]] .
Redistricting Threat Paused — But Sharice Davids Could Face Another Fight in January
Kansas lawmakers have for now dropped their push to convene a special legislative session aimed at redrawing congressional maps to target Representative Davids [[link removed]] , after failing to secure enough support in the House to override a veto or call a session without the governor [[link removed]] .
That said, the fight isn’t over: leadership in the state Senate has already flagged redistricting as a “top priority” when the legislature reconvenes in January [[link removed]] , meaning another attempt may be just around the corner. Watch Rep. Davids’ update here [[link removed]] !
Supreme Court Poised to Decide Whether to Revisit Marriage Equality
Today the Supreme Court of the United States will decide whether to accept a petition asking them to review the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges [[link removed]] ruling that legalized marriage equality nationwide. The petition, led by Kim Davis — the former Kentucky clerk who became a conservative hero after refusing to issue marriage licenses to LGBTQ+ couples [[link removed]] — argues the decision was “egregiously wrong.”
Several states have submitted resolutions urging the Court revisit Obergefell . A decision on whether to hear the case could come early next week [[link removed]] .
U.S. Congresswoman Sarah McBride Endorses Angie Craig for Minnesota’s Open U.S. Senate Seat!
U.S. Congresswoman Sarah McBride has officially endorsed Congresswoman Angie Craig in her campaign [[link removed]] for Minnesota’s open U.S. Senate seat! Watch as they highlight Craig’s record of pragmatic leadership, pro-equality values, and commitment to working families [[link removed]] .
Victory Fund President & CEO Evan Low on the Chief Influencer Podcast
Victory Fund President & CEO Evan Low joined the Chief Influencer podcast to discuss what authentic leadership looks like in today’s polarized political climate [[link removed]] . In the episode, Evan reflects on how to build common ground across ideological divides, lead with integrity, and inspire a new generation of public servants to step up and serve their communities. Listen to the full episode here [[link removed]] !
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