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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]
June 2, 2020 at 1:15 PM

UPDATE: Path to Victory!

Keep the good news coming... Hey John, on the second day of Pride, let’s take a moment to celebrate some great news. Check out this update on some of our top races:     During Pride month alone, 68 of our 240 endorsed candidates will be on the ballot! BIG wins this month…
  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]
June 1, 2020 at 6:54 PM

Your 🏳️‍🌈Pride Month🏳️‍🌈 calendar!

Brought to you by your friends at Victory Fund. Hey John, Are you ready for a Pride Month unlike any other? We have 68 LGBTQ candidates on the ballot in June – a historic number – with enormous opportunities to increase LGBTQ representation in Congress and our state legislatures. He…
  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]
June 1, 2020 at 1:55 PM

Pride was a riot.

We honor their legacy. John, Washington D.C., like countless other cities, saw peaceful protests and riots this weekend. While people around the world stood against police brutality and proclaimed at the top of their lungs that Black Lives Matter, the President of the United States h…
  THE AGENDA · [email protected]
May 29, 2020 at 6:41 PM

LGBTQ leaders respond to Minneapolis, 25 new endorsements, and more.

BLACK LIVES MATTER. America continues to grieve after the tragic death of George Floyd. Forcibly restrained during an arrest, Floyd repeatedly told officers "I can’t breathe” while one of them kneeled on his neck. Across the country, peaceful protesters continue to call fo…
  Sean Meloy · [email protected]
May 27, 2020 at 5:02 PM

27 NEW candidates!

And they all need your support! Hey John, I’m excited to share that we’re adding 25 new LGBTQ candidates to our endorsements list for the 2020 cycle! Despite setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re still on track to endorse more LGBTQ candidates than ever before. Chip in today t…
  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]
May 26, 2020 at 2:39 PM

Start Pride the right way: by winning!

Pride Primaries are almost here! Hey John, Pride Month is right around the corner. 72 of our LGBTQ candidates are on the ballot in June – and 14 of those candidates are on the ballot NEXT TUESDAY! Will you make a rush donation of $14 or more for 14 big wins? Start Pride right!   …
  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]
May 23, 2020 at 2:46 PM

SIGNATURES NEEDED: Lift the blood ban!

More urgent than ever John, Despite a lack of scientific evidence, despite the desperate need for donations, and DESPITE a legion of willing volunteers, the FDA is still following biased and outdated guidelines restricting LGBTQ men from donating blood. In fact, openly gay New York s…
  THE AGENDA · [email protected]
May 22, 2020 at 1:15 PM

Victory in Oregon, Pride Primaries are almost here and more!

Good news only! VICTORY IN OREGON! Oregon voters chose a new slate of candidates on Tuesday, and two of our LGBTQ candidates wontheir races! Congratulations to Kate Lieber, who is on track to make history as the first out lesbian member of the Oregon state Senate! And a b…
  Elliot Imse · [email protected]
May 20, 2020 at 1:00 PM

This email will brighten your day.

We promise! Let’s start with the bad news, John. And then I’ll tell you the good news:   It comes as no surprise that our current President and Vice President’s actions and words have led to an increase in hatred. From attacking trans service members to stripping workplace…
  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]
May 19, 2020 at 4:41 PM

Pete’s first round of endorsements...

He believes in our movement! Hey John, Big news from Team Pete: he just issued his first-ever slate of endorsements! Take a look at the amazing LGBTQ candidates that Pete and Victory Fund are supporting in 2020:     Like Pete, we know that representation in government …
  Mayor Annise Parker · [email protected]
May 18, 2020 at 4:26 PM

WATCH: The Power of the Statehouse 🗳️

Email Title They shape national and local politics. John, Today, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jessica Post, President of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, and Texas state Representative Celia Israel, founding member of the Texas…
  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]
May 17, 2020 at 4:47 PM

Don't forget: WATCH and SIGN!

Email Title We're organizing a surprise! John, Mayor Parker is just finishing up our Sunday Social with Pete Buttigieg and Jonathan Capehart - hope you were able to tune in LIVE (if not, you can watch their full conversation here). We're pretty luc…
  Sarah LeDonne · [email protected]
May 17, 2020 at 2:01 PM

VF LIVE: Pete Buttigieg, Jessica Post and more!

Email Title See you on Facebook Live! John, Here at Victory Fund, we’re staying safe at home (and hope you’re safe as well). But we’re still working hard to bring you face to face with all our amazing candidates. For continued updates on our WINNING …
  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]
May 16, 2020 at 3:03 PM

🎉Ask Pete your questions here 🎉

Email Title Announcing our latest guest... John, Have you submitted your questions for Pete? The Washington Post’s Jonathan Capehart may ask them LIVE this Sunday! Only one way to find out: leave a question for Pete HERE and tune into Sunday Social…
  The Agenda · [email protected]
May 15, 2020 at 7:44 PM

Victory in New Jersey & Nebraska, Pete joins us for Sunday Social and more!

Email Title Almost no COVID-19 news! VICTORY IN NEW JERSEY AND NEBRASKA! A huge congratulations to Spotlight candidate Marque Snow! Marque was one of the top vote-getters in his Nebraska state …
  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]
May 15, 2020 at 2:06 PM

Keep this email a secret....

Email Title We're organizing a surprise! John, we're organizing a birthday surprise for our President & CEO, Mayor Annise Parker! Her birthday is this Sunday, and we want to give her a card signed by our amazing supporters. Add your name and leav…
  Mayor Annise Parker · [email protected]
May 14, 2020 at 1:01 PM

Another 4 years?

Email Title The cost is too high to think about. John, COVID-19 has further exposed the cracks in our country. Every day, we’re seeing the harm that anti-science, anti-equality leaders can have when they are in office. With everything from access to…
  Mayor Annise Parker · [email protected]
May 12, 2020 at 8:50 PM

LGBTQ Presidential candidate. ✔️ Husband to Chasten. ✔️Sunday Social Attendee. ✔️

Email Title Announcing our latest guest... John, I'm incredibly excited to share our next Sunday Social guest with you: Pete Buttigieg! Want the insider scoop on Pete’s historic run from the man himself? RSVP for free or buy a virtual ticket to supp…
  Elliot Imse · [email protected]
May 12, 2020 at 2:48 PM

Throw out the rules in 2020.

Email Title But these majorities are on the line. We launched our Majorities Matters Fund yesterday, John. We’re more dedicated than ever to help our amazing endorsed candidates – who are key to holding and flipping state legislatures across the coun…
  Sean Meloy · [email protected]
May 11, 2020 at 4:37 PM

BREAKING: a special 2020 announcement

Email Title A huge push for equality. John, I’m just jumping off our latest Facebook Live, where I spoke about our work to flip anti-equality state legislatures and elect pro-equality majorities across the country. If you missed our conversation, yo…
  Sarah LeDonne · [email protected]
May 10, 2020 at 2:02 PM

VF LIVE: Swing Left, Ritchie Torres and more!

Email Title See you on Facebook Live! John, Here at Victory Fund, we’re staying safe at home (and hope you’re safe as well). But we’re still working hard to bring you face to face with all our amazing candidates. For continued updates on our WINNING …
  Sarah LeDonne · [email protected]
May 10, 2020 at 1:01 PM

VI LIVE: Ricardo Lara, Michael Fleming and more!

Email Title See you on Facebook Live! John, Here at Victory Institute, we’re staying safe at home (and hope you’re safe as well). But we’re still working hard to bring you face to face with all our amazing campaign experts, program participants and e…
  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]
May 9, 2020 at 3:00 PM

A “drug addict pedophile”

Email Title We need you to stand with us.   Councilwoman Robin Vaughn called Mayor Reed Gusciora a “drug addict pedophile” and claimed the only thing Gusciora brought to City Hall was "a bunch of young boys, and they’re sitting up there in the mayor…
  The Agenda · [email protected]
May 8, 2020 at 8:40 PM

Homophobic rant in the Garden State, primary season continues and more!

Email Title Almost no COVID-19 news! PRIMARY SEASON CONTINUES INTO MAY Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, LGBTQ candidates have continued campaigning. And it’s time for their hard work to pay off! …
  Sean Meloy · [email protected]
May 7, 2020 at 2:01 PM

NRCC’s newest targets

Email Title Our incumbents are at risk! John, Terrible news. The National Republican Congressional Committee announced they’re going on the attack against three of our LGBTQ Congressional incumbents! They're even adding their opponents to their "Youn…
  Elliot Imse · [email protected]
May 6, 2020 at 1:01 PM

Standing up to America’s biggest bigots...

Email Title We’re doing it again in 2020. John, we’ve stood up to America’s biggest bigots in the past…   TAMMY BALDWIN VS. LEAH VUKMIR Leah Vukmir was Mike Pence’s candidate. He even made fundraising stops in Wisconsin to beat our first openly LGBTQ…
  Mario =?iso-8859-1?q?Enr=EDquez?= · [email protected]
May 5, 2020 at 2:02 PM

MATCH for these beautiful future candidates...

Email Title This Giving Tuesday Match will support them! John, This Giving Tuesday, I wanted to share something incredibly exciting with you: we just hosted our first-ever VIRTUAL Candidate & Campaign Training! There are more LGBTQ people runnin…
  Elliot Imse · [email protected]
May 4, 2020 at 9:51 PM

TOMORROW: Giving Tuesday match alert!

Email Title A very generous donor... John, Tomorrow, LGBTQ Victory Institute will be participating in Giving Tuesday NOW, a special day of giving dedicated to assisting organizations impacted by COVID-19. Victory Institute is certainly one of those …
  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]
May 4, 2020 at 3:01 PM

1️⃣ – 2️⃣ – 3️⃣ – 4️⃣ – 5️⃣ chances

Email Title 🌈LGBTQ🌈 candidates making history   Paid for by LGBTQ Victory Fund. Your contribution may be used in connection with federal, state and local elections and be subject to federal, state and …
  Ruben J. Gonzales · [email protected]
May 3, 2020 at 1:10 PM

VI LIVE: dive into Presidential Appointments Initiative!

Email Title See you on Facebook Live! John, Here at Victory Institute, we’re staying safe at home (and hope you’re safe as well). But we’re still working hard to bring you face to face with all our amazing campaign experts, program participants and e…
  Elliot Imse · [email protected]
May 3, 2020 at 1:00 PM

VF LIVE: LGBTQ Governors, Georgia candidates and more!

Email Title See you on Facebook Live! John, Here at Victory Fund, we’re staying safe at home (and hope you’re safe as well). But we’re still working hard to bring you face to face with all our amazing candidates. Here’s who we’re talking to next week…
  Elliot Imse · [email protected]
May 2, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Introducing our Sunday Social Host...

Email Title Our next Sunday Social! We're ready to announce our host for tomorrow's Sunday Social: Spotlight candidate Assemblymember Todd Gloria! Todd's getting ready to make LGBTQ history as the first openly LGBTQ person elected Mayor of San Diego!…
  The Agenda · [email protected]
May 1, 2020 at 6:47 PM

LGBTQ history in Ohio, new endorsements and campaign videos and more!

Email Title Almost no COVID-19 news! LGBTQ HISTORY MADE IN OHIO! We love seeing headlines like these: Spotlight candidate "Charmaine McGuffey Demolishes Jim Neil With 70% In Hamilton County She…
  Elliot Imse · [email protected]
April 30, 2020 at 11:31 PM

FWD: 3 things we’re doing now

Email Title Now more than ever John, I wanted to make sure you saw Mayor Parker’s note. Right now, we’re working hard to provide our candidates with valuable information that they need to win on Election Day. And we’re focused on making sure our supp…
  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]
April 30, 2020 at 7:34 PM

Governor Kate Brown, Governor Jared Polis and you!

Email Title Our next Sunday Social! Are you ready for our THIRD Sunday Social? We hope so! Victory Fund is returning to Facebook Live for another exciting virtual brunch. This week, we'll be hosting the only two LGBTQ people ever elected governor in …
  Sean Meloy · [email protected]
April 29, 2020 at 5:31 PM

FANTASTIC news from Ohio, John

Email Title "Charmaine McGuffey Demolishes Jim Neil" I wanted to share this amazing headline from Cincinnati Public Radio with you, John. Take a look:     …
  Mayor Annise Parker · [email protected]
April 29, 2020 at 12:30 PM

3 things we’re doing now

Email Title Now more than ever John, Did you see Elliot’s email on Monday? According to VICE News, LGBTQ organizations are facing huge fundraising loses because of the COVID-19 pandemic. I’m sorry to say that Victory Fund is not exempt from this, and…
  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]
April 28, 2020 at 5:02 PM

Say GOODBYE to bigots in 2020

Email Title In these 4 states, at least.   Paid for by LGBTQ Victory Fund. Your contribution may be used in connection with federal, state and local elections and be subject to federal, state an…
  Elliot Imse · [email protected]
April 28, 2020 at 2:04 PM

“Deep Fundraising Trouble Because of Coronavirus”

Email Title We need you to stand with us. John, I’m going to be brutally honest with you. And I’ll keep it short. We are one of the organizations quoted in this Vice News article, and we need your help to hit our End of Month goal ASAP. Will you ch…
  Mayor Annise Parker · [email protected]
April 27, 2020 at 4:07 PM

WATCH: The elected leaders we put in office can rise to the occasion - or they can fail.

Email Title Unprecedented leaders for unprecedented times. John, Victory Fund and our candidates have seen a lot of changes over the past month. I wanted to take some time to send you a video update on our work - and say thank you for your dedicated…
  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]
April 27, 2020 at 2:05 PM

5 chances to change the game

Email Title With your help, we can win!   Will you donate $5 or more to help Victory Fund hit our End of Month Goal and support these 5 candidates? Our candidates are counting on you! If you've sa…
  Ruben J. Gonzales · [email protected]
April 26, 2020 at 1:01 PM

VI LIVE: Alberto de Belaunde, Ntombi Mbucane & more!

Email Title See you on Facebook Live! John, Here at Victory Fund, we’re staying safe at home (and hope you’re safe as well). But we’re still working hard to bring you face to face with all our amazing campaign experts, program participants and electe…
  Elliot Imse · [email protected]
April 26, 2020 at 1:00 PM

VF LIVE: Georgette Gómez & Brett Burman!

Email Title See you on Facebook Live! John, Here at Victory Fund, we’re staying safe at home (and hope you’re safe as well). But we’re still working hard to bring you face to face with all our amazing candidates. Here’s who we’re talking to next week…
  The Agenda · [email protected]
April 24, 2020 at 10:23 PM

Our newest candidate endorsements, great fundraising numbers and more!!

Email Title Almost no COVID-19 news! LATEST SLATE OF LGBTQ CANDIDATES! This week, we announced a new group of candidate endorsements! Read about our 25 new endorsees here. Our Political team al…
  Seth Schermer · [email protected]
April 23, 2020 at 4:36 PM

#TBT: Pete on stage at Brunch

Email Title About one year ago today... Hey John, About one year ago, a little-known Mayor from South Bend, Indiana took the stage at our National Champagne Brunch. He told his coming out story, bringing the room to tears. And yes, this is the speech…
  Elliot Imse · [email protected]
April 22, 2020 at 3:52 PM

Texas, North Carolina and Pennsylvania are at risk.

Email Title These threats won’t go away. John, I grew up in Wisconsin, so I know how wacky the political scene can be. After all, we are the state that sent both Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson to the U.S. Senate! But the April election was one of the…
  Sean Meloy · [email protected]
April 21, 2020 at 5:13 PM

Meet our 25 newest endorsements!

Ready to make huge changes? Hey John, I’m excited to share with you that we’re adding 25 new endorsements to our list for the 2020 cycle! This year, we’re endorsing more candidates than ever in our 29-year history. Meet the latest batch: Ryan Holmquist, Roger Montoya and Summer Wesley are r…
  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]
April 20, 2020 at 4:15 PM

Mike Pence vs. which LGBTQ woman?

Who should join the ticket? Hey John, Former Vice President Joe Biden pledged to choose a woman as his running mate. There are SO many qualified women – we are so glad we don’t have to choose! But when we picture the future vice presidential debates, the most satisfying thing we can think of…
  Elliot Imse · [email protected]
April 19, 2020 at 1:00 PM

VF LIVE: two Attorneys General, Marko Liias and more!

Coming soon to social media near you. John, Here at Victory Fund, we’re staying safe at home (and hope you’re safe as well). But we’re still working hard to bring you face to face with all our amazing candidates. Here’s who we’re talking to next week!  Victory Fund's Sunday Social on Faceboo…
  Mayor Annise Parker · [email protected]
April 18, 2020 at 4:03 PM

Join Mayors Lori Lightfoot and Jenny Durkan for Sunday Social!

About 24 hours away! John, We’re about 24 hours away from our second Sunday Social and we just confirmed a new guest: Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan! Have you submitted your questions yet? Submit them here! Victory Fund's Sunday Social on Facebook Live! Sunday, April 19, 2020 12:00 pm ET Regist…