LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

February 4, 2020 at 6:09 AM

1am ET Iowa Update: Historic Night for Pete

Friend, For those of you still awake, you know what we know: zero percent of Iowa precincts are reporting at 1am ET, and the results of the Iowa caucuses remain in the air. But by all accounts, Pete Buttigieg appears to have had an extremely strong night – and we are very much on our way to …

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  Geoff Bell · [email protected]

February 3, 2020 at 7:57 PM

Live from Iowa, it's Caucus Night!

Hey John, I'm writing to you from Des Moines, Iowa, where caucus-goers are getting ready to choose their Democratic presidential candidate. I am on the ground with Team Pete as they prepare to make LGBTQ history, and there's a lot of excitement in the air. I thought I’d share that excitement…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

February 3, 2020 at 1:00 PM

VIDEO: Mayor Parker on today's historic Caucus ⬇️⬇️

John, Today's the day! After months (if not years!) of attending political rallies and listening to the candidates make their appeals, Iowa voters will finally caucus tonight. And this Caucus is particularly special: for the first time in American history, an openly LGBTQ candidate will appe…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

February 2, 2020 at 3:00 PM

You're with Pete because...

John, Last week, we asked why YOU were supporting Pete in the 2020 Democratic primary. And over 1,000 people sent in a response! Sadly, we can't include everyone's response, but here are some of our favorites: We’re so excited to support Pete as the first openly LGBTQ Democratic Presidentia…

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  The Agenda · [email protected]

January 31, 2020 at 8:01 PM

Todd and Mary are America's next top LGBTQ mayors, Pete receives another big endorsement and more!

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

January 31, 2020 at 2:42 PM

7 Moments Pete Buttigieg Made Us 🏳️‍🌈Proud🏳️‍🌈

John, One could argue that the Democratic Presidential Primary started on January 20, 2017, the day Donald Trump was inaugurated. No matter what campaign start date you use, voters have been waiting a long time to make their 2020 choice. As voters in Iowa prepare to Caucus, we wanted to take…

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  Supervisor Matt McCoy · [email protected]

January 30, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Iowa’s next historic first

John, Iowans are pretty used to making LGBTQ history. After all, we were one of the first states to legalize marriage equality, before the Supreme Court handed down their landmark ruling. Discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity has been outlawed for over ten yea…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

January 27, 2020 at 6:58 PM

Why are you standing with Pete? Let us know!

We're one week away from the Iowa Caucuses, John. Pete will make history as the first openly LGBTQ Democratic candidate to participate in the Iowa Caucus, and he might make history as the first to win! To commemorate this huge moment, we want to send Pete notes from supporters like you letti…

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  The Agenda · [email protected]

January 24, 2020 at 3:02 PM

A new slate of LGBTQ candidates, Texas elections are four days away and more!

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

January 23, 2020 at 8:43 PM

Say goodbye to Susan Collins and Jackie Walorski!

John, We just rolled out a brand new slate of 35 endorsements! Even though it's only January, we've already endorsed 125 candidates for the 2020 cycle. We're gearing up to shatter our previous endorsement records and elect a record number of LGBTQ candidates. Will you chip in $20.20 and help…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

January 22, 2020 at 8:08 PM

Senator Tammy Baldwin's message 📹

John, Back in 2012, Victory Fund broke the bank to help elect Tammy Baldwin. But the high price tag that came with standing up to bigots in Wisconsin and electing the first openly LGBTQ U.S. Senator was worth every penny. Today, Senator Baldwin called out Mitch McConnell and other biased sen…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

January 22, 2020 at 4:50 PM

Turning Texas 🌈 starts on Jan. 28th 📅

John, Over the years, Texas has been home to some of the worst anti-LGBTQ legislation in the country. But recently, we've been chipping away at the anti-LGBTQ candidates that once had a death grip on the state House - Texas even has an LGBTQ Caucus now! This year, we're going to turn Texas t…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

January 21, 2020 at 4:23 PM

FWD: Let's jump on the phone:

John: Hope you had a great long weekend! Don't forget to jump on our first Victory Caucus call of the year this afternoon. We are opening up this exclusive membership call to everyone so you can hear about our big plans for 2020. Victory Caucus Member January Call Tue, Jan 21, 2020 1:00 PM -…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

January 20, 2020 at 3:00 PM

This Martin Luther King Jr. Day

During the Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood at the base of the Lincoln Memorial and issued a ringing call for equal representation, declaring: "Give us the ballot and we will no longer have to worry the federal government about our basic rights, Give us the ba…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

January 19, 2020 at 5:01 PM

Sign: Pete's birthday is TODAY!! 🎉🎂

Hey John, Pete Buttigieg's birthday is TODAY! We're going to send him a special card from Victory Fund supporters. Add your name and wish him a happy 38th birthday! Pete's already broken down LGBTQ barriers. He's the first openly LGBTQ Democratic presidential candidate in American history, …

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  Mayor Annise Parker · [email protected]

January 18, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Let's jump on the phone:

John: I wanted to extend a special invite your way. Each month, our Victory Caucus Members hop on a call with two of our candidates to get an exclusive update on their races. And this month, I'll be joining the first Victory Caucus Member Call to give an update on Victory Fund's 2020 work. E…

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  The Agenda · [email protected]

January 17, 2020 at 9:01 PM

Down to the wire in Texas, future LGBTQ mayors raising cash and more!

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

January 17, 2020 at 3:49 PM

One hell of a fight in 2020:

We're only 17 days into the New Year, but bigotry never rests, John. Here are just some of the headlines we're already seeing that show us we're up for one hell of a fight in 2020:  Fox News host questions Pete Buttigieg's sexuality: "Are we really sure he's gay?" “Do we, are we really sure…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

January 16, 2020 at 7:51 PM

SURVEY: What are you 2020 Priorities? 📝

Hey John, We know this is going to be a busy political cycle and one of the most important elections of our lifetime! But before things get too crazy, we wanted to make sure we had your 2020 priorities on file. Our 2020 Priorities Survey is only four questions long - it shouldn't take more t…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

January 15, 2020 at 8:13 PM

America's rogue king

John, Our founders envisioned a system of checks and balances that would hold a tyrant like King George III accountable. And should that system fail, Congress could remove that rogue king, proving with impeachment that no leader is above the law. And Trump is definitely a rogue king: between…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

January 13, 2020 at 7:09 PM

Over 500 reasons to become a Member today:

Hey John, According to our records, you are not yet a 2020 Victory Caucus Member! Here's a few reasons you should donate $35 today or start a monthly donation of any amount to join: As as a thank you for showing your support for Victory Fund and our LGBTQ candidates (we're expecting to endo…

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  The Agenda · [email protected]

January 10, 2020 at 3:09 PM

New Year, New Endorsements

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

January 8, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Guess who's hitting the campaign trail ⬇️⬇️

John: Mike Pence is starting 2020 by hitting the campaign trail. Even worse? According to Politico, he's laying the groundwork to run for President in 2024. While his run is just rumors (right now!), he'll be making campaign stops in swing states with LGBTQ candidates on the ballot. To ring…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

January 7, 2020 at 3:30 PM

$463 million in 2019

Terrible news, John. President Trump and the Republican National Committee raised a combined $463 MILLION in 2019 and according to The Washington Post, have almost $200 million on hand. They're starting the biggest election year of our lifetime with an unrivaled war chest. We need all hands …

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  Gina Ortiz Jones · [email protected]

January 6, 2020 at 3:31 PM

THE question – and my answer.

John, Every now and then, someone will ask me: Is Texas is ready to elect an openly LGBTQ Congresswoman? The answer is: Hell yeah, Texas is ready. In 2018, I came up just 926 votes short of flipping TX-23, despite being massively outspent. And in 2020, we’re going to show the country …

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 3:01 PM

New Year, New Victory Fund sticker!! 🌈🌈

John, The new year (and the new decade!) is almost here! Let people know your celebrating AND electing LGBTQ candidates with a Victory Caucus Membership sticker! Start a monthly gift of any amount to join the Victory Caucus! If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, yo…

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  LGBTQ Victory Institute · [email protected]

December 24, 2019 at 4:00 PM

❄️ Happy Holidays, John!❄️

DONATE Victory Institute is only national organization dedicated to elevating openly LGBTQ leaders who can further equality at all levels of government. Through our training and professional development programs, each year Victory Institute assists hundreds of individuals …

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  Mayor Annise Parker · [email protected]

December 23, 2019 at 2:00 PM

There’s never been an election year like 2020.

Hi John, Here at Victory Fund, we’re wrapping up a phenomenal year and getting ready to take a short break for the holidays. But before we get too swept up in the holiday spirit and join our families, I wanted to make another ask: will you join the Victory Caucus for the 2020 cycle? The more…

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  The Agenda · [email protected]

December 20, 2019 at 2:01 PM

Last Agenda of 2019: Pete's new policies, Mondaire on the airwaves and more!

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  State Representative Deb Butler · [email protected]

December 18, 2019 at 2:01 PM

Victory Fund, like myself, will not yield.

John, Next year, you’re going to hear the word “battleground” used quite a bit. And I might be biased, but no one does a political battle like North Carolinians. We’ve learned time and time again that we cannot back down, and we cannot yield from the fight. When we do, tragic things h…

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  Mayor Annise Parker · [email protected]

December 16, 2019 at 8:07 PM

This is the “good news” email

Hi again John, After this morning’s email, I think we could all use a bit of good news. And here it is! After a lot of research and analyzing the data, our team is ready to present “Election 2019 by the Numbers”. As you can see, LGBTQ equality leapt forward in 2019. Ninety-eight non-incumben…

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  Mayor Annise Parker · [email protected]

December 16, 2019 at 4:42 PM

Lost by one vote.

Good morning John, I don’t mean to start your week off with bad news, but sadly, I must. Last week, Alejandra St. Guillen announced that she lost her recount for Boston City Council by one vote. This was a heartbreaking loss. Alejandra would have been the first openly LGBTQ Latinx person ele…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

December 14, 2019 at 2:01 PM

🥁 roll please: STICKER ANNOUNCEMENT!

John, your votes for the 2020 Victory Caucus Membership sticker have been counted, and here’s the winner: Want to join the 2020 Victory Caucus Members AND grab your membership sticker at the same time? Here's how: If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation…

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  The Agenda · [email protected]

December 13, 2019 at 3:10 PM

Election Day in Houston, choose the new sticker and more!

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

December 12, 2019 at 9:07 PM

ONE-CLICK VOTE: 2020 Membership Sticker!

John: We're getting ready to make our new 2020 Victory Caucus Membership stickers and we need your vote! Which sticker would you pick for 2020 Members? Vote for Representation is Power here! Vote for Elect LBGTQ here! Vote for Don't Get Mad, Get Elected here!   Thanks again for standing w…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

December 9, 2019 at 3:02 PM

Scenario One, Scenario Two.

Hi John, over the next couple weeks, we're going to ask you to join the Victory Caucus as a 2020 Member (and... we'll ask you right now too!).  It sounds dramatic, but there are two types of headlines we could see on November 4th, 2020. Scenario One: bigots across the country win, reclaiming…

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  The Agenda · [email protected]

December 6, 2019 at 2:01 PM

Winners in Georgia and even more 2020 endorsements!

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

December 5, 2019 at 9:56 PM

SIGN: wish Mary and Sarah GOOD LUCK!

Hi John, We have two big announcements for Victory Fund supporters today: we just rolled out a new slate of 2020 endorsements! Take a look: This morning, our total number of 2020 endorsements rose to 76. We're so excited to stand with Senator Mary Washington in her run for Mayor of Baltimor…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

November 28, 2019 at 5:31 PM

A quick note on Thanksgiving:

Hi John, There's so much to be grateful for this year: historic victories in states like Florida, Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Nebraska, Tennessee, Minnesota, Georgia and Massachusetts (to name but a few!); over 60 endorsed candidates (and counting!) for 2019 and 2020;…

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  The Agenda · [email protected]

November 22, 2019 at 4:09 PM

Another debate win for Pete, election dates set in TX & MA, and more!

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  Mayor Annise Parker · [email protected]

November 20, 2019 at 10:58 PM

Pete (and our candidates) scare the hell out of bigots.

John: We’re right on the cusp of another Democratic debate, and once again, Pete is preparing to take the stage. As the new frontrunner in both Iowa and New Hampshire, there’s no doubt that Pete will need to fend off attacks from other candidates and provide a full-throated defense of his pl…

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  The Agenda · [email protected]

November 15, 2019 at 2:01 PM

Pete tops Iowa polling, Boston and Texas still pending and more!

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

November 14, 2019 at 2:01 PM

Make your 1st donation today, and...

Our second Victory Caucus Member Call is next Tuesday, November 19th with Montana Secretary of State candidate Bryce Bennett and U.S. Congressional candidate Ritchie Torres, John. But we don't have a membership donation on record for you! Ready to join the Victory Caucus and join our Tuesd…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

November 12, 2019 at 6:55 PM

Next week's Victory Caucus Call:

Hey John: We're hosting our second Victory Caucus Member Call next Tuesday, November 19th! We hope you can join us - but the call is exclusively for Victory Caucus Members. Want to join the Victory Caucus? Donate today with a donation of $35 or more, or start a monthly gift of any amount! Th…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

November 11, 2019 at 5:15 PM

Our veterans deserve better.

John, going to war should never be an easy decision. Members of our armed forces make huge sacrifices. In a best case scenario, they spend months away from their homes and their families. Worst case? They don't make it back. Our veterans deserve a government that will stand with them. That …

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  The Agenda · [email protected]

November 8, 2019 at 5:36 PM

Almost a wrap on Election Night 2019!

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

November 6, 2019 at 6:04 PM

2020 starts now.

John, During the 2019 cycle, we had 176 Victory Fund endorsed candidates run for public office. We elected three big city new lesbian mayors, state legislative candidates in several key states, including Danica Roem and our LGBTQ incumbents in Virginia, tripled LGBTQ representation in the In…

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  Mayor Annise Parker · [email protected]

November 6, 2019 at 1:31 PM

Election Night 2019 results

Dear John, In 2019, what many have called an “off-election year,” Victory Fund endorsed more LGBTQ candidates than in any other odd-numbered year in our organization’s history. There were 111 Victory Fund endorsed candidates on the ballot last night. And I’m excited to report that as of righ…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

November 6, 2019 at 3:59 AM

ELIZ: RUNOFF IN TEXAS

HUGE news from Texas, John: Eliz Markowitz has finished in first place and will head to a runoff! This is HUGE news for pro-equality forces in Texas.  This race is one of the most important state legislative races of 2019 and was considered a bellwether race for 2020. When we defeat anti-LGB…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

November 6, 2019 at 3:49 AM

VICTORY IN BOSTON!

Hey John – great news from Massachusetts! We’ve made LGBTQ history in Boston! Liz Breadon has won her race, becoming the first openly LGBTQ woman ever elected to the Boston City Council! It has been more than 25 years since any openly LGBTQ person was elected to the council, so this is a hug…

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