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VICTORIES IN TEXAS & NEBRASKA
Huge victories in Texas last weekend: Victory Fund endorsed incumbents Elias Diaz [[link removed]] of Eagle Pass and Chad West [[link removed]] of Dallas won reelection to their City Council seats!
Spotlight candidate Jalen McKee-Rodriguez [[link removed]] advanced to the run off in his race for the San Antonio City Council [[link removed]] ! Jalen received over 800 more votes than the incumbent, who fired Jalen after he spoke out against homophobia in office [[link removed]] .
In Pasadena, Jonathan Estrada [[link removed]] advanced in his runoff, receiving the most votes for City Council District E. Read his note for supporters and learn about next steps here [[link removed]] !
In Lincoln, Nebraska, LGBTQ candidates ruled the night! Incumbent Sändra Washington [[link removed]] and Tom Beckius [[link removed]] were the top vote getters, cementing their wins [[link removed]] . Watch Sändra’s thank you video [[link removed]] and read Tom’s note to supporters [[link removed]] here!
IMPENDING ELECTION DAYS
Mark your calendars for May 18th: Tyler Titus [[link removed]] will be on the ballot in PA! Tyler hosted a Reddit AMA to answer policy questions, discuss mental health awareness and much more. Read all of their responses here [[link removed]] !
Mark Levine [[link removed]] , our candidate for Virginia Lt. Governor, joined the Alexandra Democratic Committee to answer questions and show voters why he’s best candidate for the role! You can watch Mark’s Q&A here (starting at minute 36) [[link removed]] . Election Day is June 8th!
Another big week of endorsements for Corey Johnson [[link removed]] in his race for New York City Comptroller: TWU Local 100 [[link removed]] and the Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club [[link removed]] are standing with him!
Brad Hoylman [[link removed]] rejected Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s offer to debate in his race for Manhattan Borough President. [[link removed]] Hoylman is pushing legislation in the NY State Senate to require vaccinations in returning college students [[link removed]] , while Kennedy is a notorious anti-vaxxer and conspiracy theorist. Hoylman also announced endorsements from Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal [[link removed]] and a slew of Broadway performers [[link removed]] !
Crystal Hudson [[link removed]] also announced three big endorsements: U.S Congressman Hakeem Jeffries [[link removed]] , Amplify Her NYC [[link removed]] and the Freelancers Union [[link removed]] are all supporting her race for New York City Council District 35!
All of our amazing New York candidates will be on the ballot June 22! Check out their campaigns and bios here [[link removed]] .
SPOTLIGHT & GAME CHANGERS
Darden Rice [[link removed]] , our candidate for St. Petersburg mayor, discussed the freedom to vote and increasing access to the ballot. Watch the full video here [[link removed]] !
Have you watched Mariah Moore [[link removed]] ’s announcement event for her race for New Orleans City Council District D yet? You should – she includes drink recipes [[link removed]] ! Mariah will make history as the first out Black trans woman elected to public office in Louisiana!
Chris Coburn [[link removed]] was just named “an emerging leader for Bozeman” in the latest issue of the Bozeman Daily Chronicle . Read the glowing article here [[link removed]] !
Liliana Bakhtiari announced a big endorsement in her race for the Atlanta City Council: Michèle Taylor, CEO of Battleground Georgia, is supporting her [[link removed]] !
CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT
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VICTORY FUND'S 30TH ANNIVERSARY!
Last Sunday Victory Fund celebrated our 30th Anniversary, introduced the LGBTQ Victory Hall of Fame and so much more! Don't worry if you missed it - watch the full video here [[link removed]] !
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THANK YOU, SPONSORS!
A big thank you to all our amazing event sponsors! Without their time, attention and financial support, events and projects like our 30th Anniversary Celebration, Pride & Progress timeline, and LGBTQ Victory Hall of Fame would not be possible.
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