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Four Stories You Should Know About
1. WE BELONG TOGETHER MAKING WAVES
The conversations around preserving LGBTQ neighborhoods during the redistricting process are going strong! Pride Source covered our work with Equality Michigan this week [[link removed]] , while The Austin Chronicle asked a question for the ages: will Austin ever have a gayborhood [[link removed]] ?(We hope so!)
Meanwhile, Vice President of Political Programs Sean Meloy testified in front of the Allegheny County (PA) congressional redistricting hearing on why LGBTQ people must be considered in the state’s redistricting process [[link removed]] . Watch the full hearing here [[link removed]] .
2. SWING STATE UPDATE: PENNSYLVANIA
One state where redistricting efforts will have a huge impact: Pennsylvania (that’s where Sean’s testimony and We Belong Together come in!). We have a lot of seats at the state and local level to preserve – and a whole new slate of races to win.
Flipping Pennsylvania’s open U.S. Senate seat won’t be easy [[link removed]] – but Malcolm Kenyatta is up to the task. He joins the growing number of millennial Black men running for office [[link removed]] , ensuring a diverse set of voices are being heard on the campaign trail. If elected, Malcolm would be the first gay man and first Black LGBTQ person ever elected to the U.S. Senate!
And while it’s still early in the campaign, recent polling looks good for Malcolm. Thirty-seven percent of Democratic primary voters are undecided [[link removed]] , and Malcolm is focused on running a strong grassroots campaign focused on introducing himself to as many voters as possible. It’s a slow and steady strategy that’s sure to pay off on Election Day.
Brian Sims, our candidate for Pennsylvania Lt. Governor, has announced a historic fundraising haul and reported donors from all 50 states and U.S territories [[link removed]] . While Brian is an inspiration to pro-equality forces, extreme-right activists are salivating to take him down. We’re prepared to respond to any attacks he may face.
Tyler Titus, running to be the first trans county executive in U.S. history, currently holds a 3% lead over their opponent [[link removed]] , Brenton Davis, and holds a steady lead in moderate voters, a key demographic in this swing seat. Tyler also just announced a huge endorsement from Governor Tom Wolf, which is sure to give them a campaign boost [[link removed]] !
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3. OUR LATEST ROUND OF ENDORSEMENTS ANNOUNCED!
We’re endorsing 20 more candidates for the 2021 and 2022 campaign cycles, bringing our total number of endorsements to 149! As President & CEO Mayor Annise Parker noted, the candidates elected in state and local governments will have a huge impact in the fight for LGBTQ equality. Learn about our latest endorsements here [[link removed]] !
We’re not the only ones talking about the latest slate: check out announcements from Christy Gilbert Holstege [[link removed]] , now running for California State Assembly, David Todisco [[link removed]] , running for the Medford (MA) City Council, Justin Klekota [[link removed]] , running for the Somerville (MA) City Council and Adrian Tam [[link removed]] , running for reelection to the Hawaii State House!
4. WINNING IN THE BIG EASY WON’T BE EASY
It won’t be easy to shatter a rainbow ceiling in Louisiana ( especially in a crowded primary! [[link removed]] ), but Spotlight candidate Mariah Moore is more than ready to make history as the first out transgender candidate elected to public office in the state. Mariah took a minute to send a message to her future constituents: she’s ready to put the people of New Orleans City Council District D first [[link removed]] . And she announced a big endorsement from Step Up for Action [[link removed]] !
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CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT
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TWEET OF THE WEEK
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LISTEN: THE GAYEST GENERATION WITH MAYOR ANNISE PARKER
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UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Ptown Pre-Tea Toast
Headed to the Cape on Labor Day weekend? Start the holiday off right at Ptown Pre-Tea Toast on Friday, September 3, 2021 from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm ET! Spill the tea with friends and connect with LGBTQ leaders from Massachusetts and beyond while raising a glass to LGBTQ history. Register today! [[link removed]]
Nashville Reception Toast
Nashville, we’re back on the road and ready to celebrate LGBTQ political power in Music City! Join us to honor the historic advances made in 2020, Nashville’s first LGBTQ Caucus on the Davidson County Metropolitan Council and give a toast to ensuring more out leaders are elected in 2021 and beyond! Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 7, 2021, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CT and register here. [[link removed]]
San Diego Brunch
We've missed the San Diego sunshine, and the even-sunnier disposition of California's proud LGBTQ community. Join Victory Fund on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at 11:00 am PT to celebrate San Diego's many historic firsts and lasting legacy of LGBTQ political power. Register here [[link removed]] !
30th Anniversary Gala
For the last 30 years, Victory Fund has powered rainbow wave after rainbow wave, electing LGBTQ candidates up and down the ballot who have gone on to make huge changes in their community. Come celebrate LGBTQ political power and raise a glass to progress at Victory Fund’s 30th Anniversary Gala, Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm ET [[link removed]] !
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