THE AGENDA · [email protected]

September 5, 2025 at 10:17 PM

History in the Making in MA, a New Elected Comes Out in OH and More!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About History in the Making: Cayden Davis Secures Spot on November Ballot Victory Fund candidate Cayden Davis made history this week in Worcester! Cayden secured a primary victory in his race for Worcester City Cou…

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  Sarah LeDonne, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

September 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM

Too close to call. Too important to lose.

With just 60 days until Election Day.... John, we're looking at the latest rankings for some of our key races and there's one word that we keep seeing: toss-up. So many of our Congressional, statewide, state legislative, city council and local races are toss ups and they'll come…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

September 3, 2025 at 5:59 PM

these incumbents could disappear 😱

Protect LGBTQ+ incumbents! PITCH IN These LGBTQ+ lawmakers, and dozens more, are relying on you. If our community doesn’t step up, the homophobic and transphobic attacks will win out -- and there will be no one left to stand up for us. We can change the game and stop …

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  Eliza Fox, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

August 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM

LGBTQ+ rights. Reproductive freedom. Democracy.

The latest 2025 endorsements John: LGBTQ+ rights. Reproductive freedom. Democracy itself. The stakes in 2025 couldn’t be higher, and we need bold, pro-equality leaders fighting for us in office. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our newest slate of LGBTQ+ pro-choice candidate…

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  Candace Silver, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

August 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM

"That is not a fetish. That is my family."

They're speaking out against hateful anti-trans bills. John: With all the negative headlines right now, we wanted to share some quotes from LGBTQ+ lawmakers on the front lines who are working to defeat anti-trans bills. They're bravely speaking out to defend trans and nonbinary …

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

August 26, 2025 at 1:32 PM

“You can pry this wedding band from my cold, dead, gay hand.”

AG Dana Nessel's right, John. Just over one year ago, Michigan Attorney General and former Victory Fund endorsed candidate Dana Nessel had this message to share with the bigoted majority on the Supreme Court: “You can pry this wedding band from my cold, dead, gay hand.” John, we …

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  Orie Givens, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

August 25, 2025 at 1:53 PM

"We are in a state of emergency."

Anti-LGBTQ legislation is at an all-time high but we have a solution. New LGBTQ+ Victory Fund leader Evan Low on making our voices heard “We are in a state of emergency. Across the country, lawmakers are trying to legislate us out of existence. Some of them simply don’t understan…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

August 22, 2025 at 9:24 PM

Update on Texas redistricting fight, Robert Garcia sworn into new role and more!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Endorsement Wave Builds for Toni Atkins’ Historic Run for Governor Toni Atkins, Victory Fund–endorsed candidate for Governor of California, is picking up key endorsements that are building real momentum in he…

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  Black Leaders Caucus, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

August 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM

🌟 You’re Invited: Celebrate Black LGBTQ+ Leaders in DC on Sept. 24!

Join us on Wednesday, September 24 from 6:30PM - 8:30PM to celebrate Black out LGBTQ+ leaders! John, You’re invited to the 3rd Annual Black Leaders Caucus Fundraising Reception — Wednesday, September 24th from 6:30–8:30 PM ET in Washington, DC! The Black Leaders Caucus was creat…

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  Eliza Fox, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

August 21, 2025 at 1:31 PM

8 for 8 in Virginia — now let’s win November!

All 8 can shatter rainbow ceilings... John: Victory Fund is on a roll: all eight of our endorsed candidates for Virginia’s state legislature swept their primaries — and now they’re charging full speed into November. If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue …

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  Sarah LeDonne, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

August 18, 2025 at 1:58 PM

196+ LGBTQ+ candidates (and we’re just getting started)

That's ridiculous! John, We’ve already endorsed more than 196 out candidates for 2025—and we’re just getting started. This year (and next year!) is shaping up to be historic, with more LGBTQ+ people stepping up to run for office than ever before. This is our chance to final…

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  Candace Silver, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

August 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM

“It’s not the people in Washington with power; it’s the people across this country."

They're speaking out against Trump and bigots in Congress.... John: With all the negative headlines right now, we wanted to share four quotes from LGBTQ+ members of Congress on the frontlines in the fight for equality. We were so proud to help elect these amazing leaders. And no…

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  Orie Givens, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

August 12, 2025 at 2:46 PM

Kim Davis officially asks SCOTUS to overturn marriage equality

This bad penny of bigotry is back again John, do you remember Kim Davis? The county clerk in Rowan County, Kentucky, who refused to give marriage licenses to LGBTQ+ couples? Well buckle up, because she is back again. And this time, she's asking the Supreme Court to overturn marri…

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  Sarah LeDonne, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

August 11, 2025 at 2:05 PM

more than 604 anti-LGBTQ bills...

In basically every U.S. state. If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: Express Donate: $5 Express Donate: $15 Express Donate: $35 Or, donate another amount John, extremist lawmakers are pushing anti-LGBTQ+ …

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

August 8, 2025 at 9:38 PM

Update on Texas redistricting fight, wins in Washington and Michigan and more!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Texas LGBTQ+ Lawmakers Face Threats, Arrest Warrants in Fight for Fair Maps This week in Texas, previously endorsed LGBTQ+ Victory Fund candidates are on the frontlines of a dangerous redistricting battle tha…

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  Candace Silver, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

August 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM

Redistricting impacting Jolanda Jones special election

Send Jolanda to Congress! John: Jolanda Jones is a fighter. And right now, she needs all of us in her corner. She’s a civil rights attorney, a fearless LGBTQ+ advocate, and a trailblazing state lawmaker. Now, Jolanda is running in this year’s special election for U.S. House T…

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  Orie Givens, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

August 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM

“You’d think in this hostile environment, people would keep their heads down."

Our mission is to build power for the LGBTQ+ community. Rising political violence raises safety questions for LGBTQ candidates, officeholders -- The Washington Blade John, we are living through a dangerous time. Political violence is escalating. Fueled by extremist rhetoric and…

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  Eliza Fox, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

August 4, 2025 at 2:35 PM

Ready to take back our state legislatures?

Add your name! John, Anti-equality extremists have spent years stacking state legislatures with bigots and we’re seeing the results: rollbacks on marriage equality, attacks on trans youth, bans on books and health care, and gerrymandered maps designed to keep hateful agendas in…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

August 1, 2025 at 10:37 PM

Jolanda Jones endorsed for special election, Toni Atkins gets a campaign boost and more!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Representation matters: backing LGBTQ+ champions in 2025 In 2025, building LGBTQ+ representation is more urgent than ever. From unprecedented legislative attacks to the ongoing struggle for visibility, our co…

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  Eliza Fox, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

July 31, 2025 at 1:01 PM

Angie, Sharice, Jolanda, Sarah, JoAnna, Kevin, Jeremy, Chris, Emily, Eric

✨It's more likely than you think✨ If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: Express Donate: $5 Express Donate: $15 Express Donate: $35 Or, donate another amount John, it’s going to be a hell of a fight to take b…

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  Sarah LeDonne, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

July 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Book bans. Proud Boys. The Supreme Court. It's time to fight back.

the pro-equality majorities we need. John, The Supreme Court made it easier for extremists to target LGBTQ+ books and kids in schools. In a devastating new ruling, they sided with parents demanding the right to opt their kids out of reading LGBTQ+-inclusive books, paving the way…

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  Orie Givens, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

July 30, 2025 at 1:02 PM

Our progress is real, but it’s fragile.

Iowa, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Michigan, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota John, Bad news first: Bigots in state legislatures across the country are laying the groundwork to roll back marriage equality. Lawmakers in Idaho, Montana, Michigan, Missouri, Te…

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  Eliza Fox, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

July 29, 2025 at 2:08 PM

LGBTQ+ rights. Reproductive freedom. Democracy.

The latest 2025 endorsements John: LGBTQ+ rights. Reproductive freedom. Democracy itself. The stakes in 2025 couldn’t be higher, and we need bold, pro-equality leaders fighting for us in office. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our newest slate of LGBTQ+ pro-choice candidate…

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  Orie Givens, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

July 28, 2025 at 1:15 PM

Protecting books and balancing budgets

these down-ballot candidates need our help! John, The Presidential and Congressional races earn a lot of headlines - but there's another set of races that need our attention. These city council, school board, mayoral races and other key local races have a lot of impact. These ar…

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  Sarah LeDonne, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

July 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM

City by city

the pro-equality majorities we need. John, Being mayor of a major city is no easy job. There are budgets to balance, tough decisions to make, and communities to bring together (all under a constant spotlight!). But when an LGBTQ+ leader steps into that role, they bring something…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

July 24, 2025 at 3:23 PM

✅Virginia ✅New Jersey ✅ Washington

the pro-equality majorities we need. Rolling back marriage equality. Attacking reproductive freedom. Undermining privacy and healthcare. Anti-LGBTQ+ lawmakers have used state legislatures to push hateful, regressive agendas for too long. John, help us fight back! Donate today to…

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  Eliza Fox, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

July 22, 2025 at 1:21 PM

📢A pro-LGBTQ+ majority in the U.S. Congress?📢

✨It's more likely than you think✨ John, as Rep. Angie Craig said in 2018, "It's going to be a hell of a fight to hold the House." And now, it's going to be a hell of a fight to take back the House and elect a pro-equality majority in the U.S. Congress! Donate today to power ou…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

July 21, 2025 at 2:13 PM

We flipped Virginia in 2019. Let’s protect it in 2025.

We have to hold the majority. John, In 2019, pro-equality candidates flipped the Virginia House - and then they delivered results. They ratified the Equal Rights Amendment, expanded hate crime protections, banned conversion therapy, and passed laws to protect LGBTQ+ Virginians,…

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  Sarah LeDonne, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

July 17, 2025 at 1:50 PM

‘Chipping away at democracy’

We have to keep fighting. John, Unfortunately, bigots saw the results of the 2024 elections and took it as a mandate to dismantle LGBTQ+ rights. And their efforts to hammer away at equality are working. Here's just some of the anti-LGBTQ stories we're seeing: Trump administrati…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

July 16, 2025 at 1:31 PM

absolutely ridiculous

LGBTQ+ people shouldn't have to look over their shoulders and feel unsafe. SCOTUS orders judges to revisit decisions on transgender health plans, birth certificates in wake of blockbuster ruling -- CNN Politics Did you see this headline, John? After several rulings attacking gend…

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  Sarah LeDonne, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

July 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM

📢spotlight on 15 candidates 📢

✅pick up key seats ✅ shatter rainbow ceilings John -- these 15 candidates will add essential representation - and they'll shatter rainbow ceilings at the same time. Donate $15 or more to help them make history in November: I’m so proud that these candidates are among the 1…

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  Eliza Fox, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

July 14, 2025 at 2:59 PM

Don’t they have anything better to do, John?

ANOTHER spike in anti-LGBTQ bills John, In the past few years, the number of bills attacking LGBTQ+ people - especially trans people - have SKYROCKETED. Over 590 anti-LGBTQ bills were introducted in 2025 - and it's only July. It's outrageous! Are you ready to fight push against …

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

July 11, 2025 at 9:23 PM

NY celebrates victory, Daniel Hernández leads fundraising in Arizona special election and more!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Daniel Hernández Jr. Surges Ahead in AZ-07 Special Election AZ‑07 Special Election Primary Next Tuesday! Daniel Hernández is heading into the July 15 special primary well-positioned. He’s currently leading th…

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  Orie Givens, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

July 7, 2025 at 2:43 PM

We did this, John. Let's keep going ↗️↗️

the tip of the iceberg Number of out elected officials continues to grow, but more needed for equal representation -- The Advocate John, in the midst of a lot of bad news, I wanted to share some very good news with you. At least 495 LGBTQ+ candidates won their races in 2024, and …

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  Sarah LeDonne, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

July 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM

From Arizona to Massachusetts, from Colorado to New Hampshire

🌈America needs us.🌈 John, these LGBTQ+ candidates are ready to make history. From Arizona to Massachusetts, from Colorado to New Hampshire, we're standing with proud pro-choice LGBTQ+ candidates who are ready to defend equality and ensure anti-equality bills are defeated. We'…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

June 30, 2025 at 1:31 PM

Pride is Power.

Our democracy is stronger when LGBTQ+ people are involved. Pride Is Power: How Queer People Are Defeating Anti-LGBTQ Laws -- Yes! Magazine John: when LGBTQ+ people hold positions of power, our democracy is stronger for it. When LGBTQ+ voices are in the room, they speak out again…

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  Orie Givens, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

June 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM

160 LGBTQ+ candidates (so far)

Another groundbreaking election year? John, we are well into the primary calendar - and almost done with Pride Month! - and LGBTQ+ candidates around the country are on the ballot. We've endorsed 160+ LGBTQ+ candidates so far this year - and it's shaping up to be another histor…

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  Orie Givens, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

June 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM

Opened the door for more censorship.

LGBTQ+ stories are under attack, and the Court just sided with the censors. John, The Supreme Court just ruled that parents can opt their children out of reading books with LGBTQ+ characters in public elementary schools. Let’s be clear: This isn’t about “parental rights.” It’s …

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  Eliza & Lizzie, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

June 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM

Our next round of endorsements is here 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

The latest 2025 endorsements John: LGBTQ+ rights. Reproductive freedom. Democracy itself. The stakes in 2025 couldn’t be higher, and we need bold, pro-equality leaders fighting for us in office. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our newest slate of LGBTQ+ pro-choice candidate…

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  Orie Givens, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

June 26, 2025 at 1:01 PM

Lawrence, Windsor & Obergefell

Secure the future. John, Today is the anniversary of three momentous Supreme Court cases that codified LGBTQ+ rights: Lawrence v. Texas, Windsor v. United States and Obergefell v. Hodges. This is a day to celebrate and to remember the brave people who tirelessly fought to ensure…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

June 25, 2025 at 1:03 PM

⛔ SCOTUS and the fight for LGBTQ+ rights⛔

The right to privacy and bodily autonomy are under siege. John, Bigots succeeded in dismantling Roe. The Court sided with Trump and the extremists driving his administration, greenlighting a policy that bans the recruitment of trans troops. In Skrmetti, the Court upheld Tennesse…

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  Sarah LeDonne, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

June 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM

Three years without Roe. Virginia can't afford to lose this fight.

A proudly pro-choice organization. John, Three years ago today, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, shredding decades of precedent, stripping away our right to choose, and opening the door to even more attacks on privacy, bodily autonomy, and LGBTQ+ rights. Since then, p…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

June 23, 2025 at 1:18 PM

their hard work is paying off, John.

We have to keep fighting. John, Unfortunately, bigots saw the results of the 2024 elections and took it as a mandate to dismantle LGBTQ+ rights. And their efforts to hammer away at equality are working. Here's just some of the anti-LGBTQ stories we're seeing: Trump administrati…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

June 20, 2025 at 10:20 PM

Shooting at Daniel Hernández's home, SCOTUS rules against trans rights and more

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Shooting at Daniel Hernández’s Home, All Safe A shooting occurred on June 12, outside the Tucson home that doubles as campaign headquarters for LGBTQ+ candidate Daniel Hernández, who’s running in Arizona’s 7t…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

June 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Honoring Juneteenth

Today, we honor Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day. John, Today, we honor Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day. Texas was the last state to announce the Emancipation Proclamation, despite the Civil War ending in April of that year and over two years after the Emancipation P…

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  Orie Givens, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

June 18, 2025 at 2:33 PM

BREAKING: SCOTUS upholds TN law banning gender-affirming care.

"We leave questions regarding its policy to the people, their elected representatives, and the democratic process." John, The Supreme Court just handed down a devastating ruling for trans rights. In United States v. Skrmetti, the Court upheld Tennessee's bans on gender-affirmin…

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  Gretchen Whitmer · [email protected]

June 16, 2025 at 1:52 PM

Pride is powerful 🌈

Marching in Motor City Pride reminded me why this fight matters so much. Happy Pride, John! This weekend at Motor City Pride, I walked alongside families, activists, organizers, drag artists, and proud LGBTQ+ Michiganders of every age. I saw joy, resilience, and fierce love.…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

June 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM

Gina Ortiz Jones wins, next week in VA and more!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About May Endorsements and Key Races to Win! LGBTQ+ Victory Fund is proud to announce its endorsement of Representative Angie Craig in her historic bid for the U.S. Senate. If elected, she would become Minnesota’s …

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

June 11, 2025 at 12:55 PM

To protect marriage equality in Virginia...

We have to hold the majority. John, In 2019, pro-equality candidates took back the Virginia House of Delegates. They ratified the Equal Rights Amendment, made sexual orientation and gender identity protected classes to combat discrimination in housing and workplaces, and expand…

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  Eliza Fox, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

June 10, 2025 at 2:42 PM

BREAKING: Gina Ortiz Jones declares victory! 🎊🎊

She's San Antonio's Mayor-elect! HUGE news from this weekend's election, John: Gina Ortiz Jones WON her runoff for San Antonio Mayor! She's made history and bringing bold, pro-equality leadership to the city she’s always called home. Add your name and tell Gina CONGRATULATIONS…

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