AUGUST VICTORIES

Results are still trickling in from our last set of August primaries – no word yet on many of our Florida or Alaska candidates. That can happen when you have high voter turnout!

Results in Shevrin Jones’ race for the state Senate came quickly, however. With his victory, Shevrin is on-track to become the first openly LGBTQ state Senator in Florida!

Shevrin faced wave after wave of attacks and had two homophobic opponents. But as it turns out, homophobia didn’t pay.

Michele Rayner also declared victory in her race for the Florida state House! Should she win in November, Michele will make history as the first openly LGBTQ women elected to the Florida house!

Florida House incumbent Jennifer Webb didn’t have a primary opponent – but she’s facing stiff opposition in the general election. Luckily, she’s leading in fundraising!

If all our endorsed Florida state legislative candidates win this November, we can double LGBTQ representation in the state legislature – from three to six!

SEPTEMBER PRIMARIES

Primary day in Masschusetts's first Congressional District is fast approaching and there’s great news for Alex Morse: he's neck-and-neck in the polls!

Five city councilors also announced they’re endorsing Alex, noting that U.S. Congressman Rick Neal has been long absent in their part of the state.

And with Election Day fast approaching and all allegations against Alex proven false, only one question remains: Can Richard Neal avoid the same fate as Eliot Engel?

Tiara Mack is challenging an anti-choice, anti-LGBTQ incumbent for a seat in the Rhode Island state Senate and her latest mailer clearly lays out the differences. Take a look!

Tiara also spoke with Senior Political Director Sean Meloy about her campaign so far and what she’s expecting next. Watch their conversation here!

Sarah McBride, who’s running to be the first openly trans person elected to the Delaware state Senate, announced two big endorsements: the AFL-CIO and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester!

Elias Diaz is preparing for his runoff election for the Eagle Pass City Council. Watch his latest campaign video here!

THIS WEEK’S VIEWS

Did you miss Victory Institute's Voices of Victory: Our Convention Celebration last night? No worries: you can watch it (and an amazing performance by Melissa Etheridge) on Facebook or on YouTube (with closed captions!).

CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT

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