Elliot Imse · [email protected]

June 29, 2021 at 2:01 PM

On the first day of Pride Month...

Governor DeSantis gave us bigotry. “Pride: 2021 has set a record in anti-trans bills in America” -- PBS NEWSHOUR John, on the first day of Pride Month, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a horrific anti-trans bill into law. And he is one of seven governors to sign anti-LGBTQ legisla…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

June 26, 2021 at 3:02 PM

How we keep winning ⏬

Just how much support we can give to each of our over 130 endorsed LGBTQ candidates John, Pride Month is almost over! While we had so much AMAZING news and huge wins, there's still so much work to do. If we want to keep winning, we must raise $10,000 by the end of quarter. That's ne…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

June 25, 2021 at 5:27 PM

Early victories in New York, new endorsements and more!

Off to the races in 2021! NEW YORK PRIMARIES Results are slowly trickling in for our New York candidates. While it will be sometime before we have final numbers, there’s still a good chance that LGBTQ representation on the New York City Council will grow! Victory Fund Poli…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

June 24, 2021 at 2:01 PM

SIGN: Tyler Titus’s birthday card!

Organizing a surprise for Tyler… John, today is Spotlight candidate Tyler Titus’s birthday! Tyler made history as the first out trans person elected in Pennsylvania, and they’re back on the campaign trail to make history as the first out trans county executive in U.S. history. Will yo…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

June 23, 2021 at 4:00 PM

What they’re saying about us online:

Don’t just take our word for it! John, our endorsement is a seal of approval. It’s a signal to donors and supporters like you that these candidates have a plan and a path to victory, that they’re putting in the work it takes to win on Election Day. And for our candidates, it’s an exci…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

June 22, 2021 at 4:16 PM

These candidates fill me with Pride...

Meet our June endorsement slate! John, Our Pride endorsement slate is live! We’re endorsing a whole new slate of federal, state and local candidates who are going to lead the fight for equality. I couldn’t be prouder that they’ve step up to run – and that we’re going to help them wi…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

June 18, 2021 at 2:01 PM

This is how we win these seats:

It's never too early to build a war chest. John, It's hard to believe, but the 2022 campaign cycle has already started. We're going to be defending all of our out members of Congress and working to elect pro-equality candidates in key swing states. Take a look! If these amazing can…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

June 18, 2021 at 1:40 PM

Historic New York City primaries next Tuesday, new campaign videos, and more!

Off to the races in 2021! NEW YORK PRIMARIES Primary Election Day in New York City is next Tuesday and LGBTQ representation is on the line. Not only would many of our endorsed candidates make history, but New York could elect the most out city councilmembers ever! Spotligh…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

June 15, 2021 at 2:01 PM

ONE WEEK: 🍎New York🍎🏳️‍🌈 primaries!

Let’s make history in the big apple! John, one week to make LGBTQ history in New York! Will you rush a donation today to boost these amazing candidates:  John, we can elect Corey Johnson as the first out LGBTQ person and first HIV+ person ever elected to citywide office in …

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

June 11, 2021 at 6:02 PM

More 2022 endorsements, Historic Pride Victories, and more!

Off to the races in 2021! MORE 2022 ENDORSEMENTS! This week we issued two more 2022 endorsements! We’re standing with Brian Sims as he runs to be Pennsylvania’s first out Lt. Governor and one of the only out lieutenant governors ever elected in the United States. We also e…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

June 10, 2021 at 3:20 PM

Shattering a 🌈 ceiling in 🍑Georgia🍑

John, are you ready to flip a key seat in a swing state in 2022? We are! Today, we're endorsing Matthew Wilson for Georgia Insurance Commissioner - and this is going to be one heck of a race! Since the state went blue in 2020, anti-equality forces have been busy rolling back voting …

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

June 8, 2021 at 3:50 PM

Our latest 🌈Pride endorsement🌈: Brian Sims for Lt. Governor!

Are you ready to win in PA? John, Are you ready to meet our next historic endorsee? We're standing with Brian Sims as he runs to make LGBTQ history as Pennsylvania's first out Lt. Governor and one of the first in the entire country! Brian is no stranger to tough fights or shattering…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

June 7, 2021 at 3:37 PM

More wins? (Pride & Primaries update!)

Winning in Virginia, New Jersey and New York... John, we're still celebrating Jalen McKee-Rodriguez's historic victory in Texas this weekend - he is the first out gay Black man EVER elected in the state! He won in a landslide, receiving over 63% of the vote. Help Victory Fund keep wi…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

June 6, 2021 at 1:18 AM

🌈BREAKING: First Out Gay Black Man in Texas Elected!🌈

Our first Pride month victory! John, breaking news from the Texas runoffs: Jalen McKee-Rodriguez just WON his runoff for the San Antonio City Council, District 2! He made history and is the first out gay Black man elected in all of Texas!! Help celebrate this historic moment with a Pr…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

June 4, 2021 at 7:19 PM

Our first 2022 endorsements, Pride Primaries and more!

Off to the races in 2021! OUR FIRST 2022 ENDORSEMENTS! We issued our first endorsements for the 2022 campaign cycle this week! First up, we’re standing with Malcolm Kenyatta for the U.S. Senate! Watch the full video of the endorsement event here. And check out photos from t…

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  Mayor Annise Parker · [email protected]

June 3, 2021 at 6:31 PM

ENDORSEMENT ALERT: Daniel Hernández for U.S. Congress!

Another big endorsement to share! John, Happy Pride Month! I'm incredibly excited to share our second federal endorsement for the 2022 cycle: Daniel Hernández for the U.S. Congress! I just spoke with Daniel on Facebook Live for an update on his historic run (he'd be just the second L…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

June 2, 2021 at 2:36 PM

Our first 2022 U.S. Senate endorsement...

We need Malcolm Kenyatta in the U.S. Senate. John, I'm currently in Pittsburgh, where I just announced Victory Fund's first endorsement for the 2022 cycle: we're standing with Malcolm Kenyatta as he runs to be the first out gay man and first out LGBTQ person of color elected to the U…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

June 1, 2021 at 4:15 PM

Your 🏳️‍🌈Pride Month🏳️‍🌈 election calendar!

Don't miss these key election days! John, 🌈Happy Pride Month!🌈 Are you ready for a Pride Month unlike any other? We have 29 LGBTQ candidates on the ballot this June and enormous opportunities to make history in states like Texas, Virginia, New Jersey and New York. Help make this the …

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

May 28, 2021 at 2:45 PM

A "Sin" to Vote LGBTQ, 100+ Candidates Endorsed & More

Big opportunities in New York City and Virginia. JUNE PRIMARIES APPROACHING Boom or Bust in New York City With all five LGBTQ incumbent members of the New York City Council termed out this year, some are concerned LGBTQ representation could diminish – or even disappear – …

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

May 26, 2021 at 3:01 PM

John xxxxxx, we've endorsed over 100 LGBTQ candidates this cycle!

Now announcing: our May endorsement slate John, Breaking news: Victory Fund just announced our latest slate of endorsements. And there’s better news – we’ve officially endorsed over 100 candidates for the 2021 cycle! To some, 2021 is an “off-year” election cycle. But as long as LGB…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

May 25, 2021 at 12:16 PM

LAST CHANCE (really!) to grab our 🌈Representation is Power t-shirt🌈!

🔥🔥Orders close at midnight, FOLKS!🔥🔥 This is not a drill, John: The order form for our Representation is Power t-shirt is closing at midnight tonight. This is your last chance to donate $30 (or start a monthly gift of $5 or more) and grab your free t-shirt. Don’t wait – order right no…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

May 22, 2021 at 3:01 PM

FWD: Show your pride - with our 🌈Representation is Power🌈 t-shirt!

Hey John, Head’s up: the order deadline for our Representation is Power t-shirts is right around the corner! Don’t miss your chance to snap this t-shirt up – donate $30 or more to receive your free t-shirt in time for Pride Month! Have a great weekend, Elliot Imse Pronouns: h…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

May 21, 2021 at 4:30 PM

Victory in Pennsylvania, Pride Primaries around the corner and more!

Off to the races in 2021! ELECTION DAY IN PA Extremely exciting election results out of Pennsylvania: Tyler Titus won the Democratic primary for Erie County Executive! Tyler is now one step closer to being the first out trans county executive in America. Victory Fund endor…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

May 20, 2021 at 2:02 PM

We’re not with her (but we are with them).

Caitlyn Jenner “shouldn’t bother” to apply. John, I’ve been fielding questions about a particular candidate, and I wanted you to hear the answer directly from me: Victory Fund will not be endorsing Caitlyn Jenner for Governor of California. And here’s why: our endorsement criteria, w…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

May 19, 2021 at 8:02 PM

Tyler Titus WINS in Pennsylvania!

Big news from the Pennsylvania primaries.... Big news from the Pennsylvania primaries: Tyler Titus just WON their primary for Erie County Executive! When they win the general election in November, they'll make history as the first out trans county executive in US history! John, Tyler…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

May 18, 2021 at 3:27 PM

Show your pride - with our 🌈Representation is Power🌈 t-shirt!

John: are you ready to celebrate Pride in style? Of course you are! And we have just the thing: Victory Fund’s exclusive Representation is Power t-shirt! Donate $30 or more before May 25 to receive your free t-shirt during Pride month! Whether you are celebrating Pride ins…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

May 17, 2021 at 5:45 PM

TODAY: Mayor Annise Parker's birthday!

Sign her card and wish Mayor Parker a HAPPY BIRTHDAY! John, we're organizing a birthday surprise for our President & CEO, Mayor Annise Parker! Her birthday is TODAY, and we want to give her a card signed by our amazing supporters. Add your name and leave her a special birthday not…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

May 16, 2021 at 3:01 PM

FWD: ⏳⏳ ELECTION DAY DEADLINES ⏳⏳

Time's almost up! John, I’m sorry to interrupt your Sunday. But this is important: we’re just two days away from Tyler Titus’s primary in Pennsylvania – and we’re still $2,156 short of our Primary Goal! Can you make a rush donation of $5 or more to help us close the gap? If you've s…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

May 14, 2021 at 7:31 PM

Victory in New Jersey, Pennsylvania primaries and more!

Off to the races in 2021! ELECTION DAY IN PA The Pennsylvania primaries are next Tuesday! Learn about all our Pennsylvania candidates here. Spotlight candidate Tyler Titus announced a big endorsement from Erie United and made a final pitch to voters in their race for Erie …

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

May 12, 2021 at 4:07 PM

Tyler’s urgent deadline:

With our help, they can make history John, I wanted to talk to you about my good friend, Tyler Titus. Tyler’s primary is less than one week away, and they’re so close to winning! Their campaign needs one final boost to make it over the finish line. Will you split a donation to Tyler’…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

May 10, 2021 at 2:18 PM

⏳⏳ ELECTION DAY DEADLINES ⏳⏳

time’s almost up: It’s down to the wire for LGBTQ candidates running in Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and New York, John. Victory Fund is working overtime to make sure amazing out candidates in these states win big. But we’re just $5,000 short of our primary goal. Will you make a rush…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

May 7, 2021 at 2:31 PM

Big wins in Texas and Nebraska, more elections approaching and more!

Off to the races in 2021! VICTORIES IN TEXAS & NEBRASKA Huge victories in Texas last weekend: Victory Fund endorsed incumbents Elias Diaz of Eagle Pass and Chad West of Dallas won reelection to their City Council seats! Spotlight candidate Jalen McKee-Rodriguez advance…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

May 5, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Last Sunday:

Here’s what pro-equality leaders said. John, Last Sunday, Victory Fund celebrated our 30th anniversary. We honored 30 years of political power, our hard fought victories, our historic moments, and the out leaders who made enormous sacrifices to ensure continued LGBTQ equality. But d…

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  Senator Tammy Baldwin · [email protected]

May 3, 2021 at 3:47 PM

A clear pivot point in our political history

Thirty years later, Victory Fund is still empowering candidates and helping them win. John, This weekend, I was so honored to be named as a Lifetime Achievement inductee and I am thrilled to join the 20 other inductees of the Founding Class in the LGBTQ Victory Hall of Fame. As I lis…

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  Rep. Brian Sims · [email protected]

May 3, 2021 at 12:25 AM

My pitch:

You and I both know that Victory Fund is doing the work.   John, I just finished speaking at Victory Fund's 30th Anniversary Celebration, honoring 30 years of LGBTQ political power. I was thrilled to see so many familiar faces on screen, and I can't wait to see everyone in person ver…

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  Seth Schermer · [email protected]

May 2, 2021 at 4:01 PM

🌈TONIGHT! 30 years of LGBTQ political power:

  John, It's finally here: Victory Fund will be hosting our 30th Anniversary Celebration TONIGHT! I'm so excited to settle in with a drink and watch as amazing out leaders and allies honor LGBTQ political history and raise a glass to 30 more years. I can't wait to hear from U.S. Sena…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

April 30, 2021 at 8:59 PM

Our latest endorsement announcements, election day in Texas and more!

Off to the races in 2021! APRIL ENDORSEMENTS! The end of the month means one thing at Victory Fund: a new slate of endorsements! Meet all our April endorsed candidates and learn about their campaigns here. Our latest Spotlight candidate, Mariah Moore, will make history as …

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

April 29, 2021 at 2:39 AM

"Your President Has Your Back".

“To all the transgender Americans watching at home — especially the young people who are so brave — I want you to know that your president has your back." John, President Biden just finished his first address to the joint sessions of the U.S. Congress - and he did something amazing. …

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  Jared Godes · [email protected]

April 28, 2021 at 6:51 PM

🌈Nancy, Tammy, Toni, Brian, Malcolm, Park, Sam, Danica, Sara AND YOU! 🌈

4 days until our 30th Anniversary!   John, we are just four short days from Victory Fund’s 30th Anniversary Celebration. Are you ready to hear from leaders like U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, Georgia State Representative Park Cannon, Georgia State Represe…

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  Mayor Annise Parker · [email protected]

April 28, 2021 at 2:32 PM

THIS WEEKEND: Election Day in Texas!

Building political power in the Lone Star state John, you know there’s nothing I love more than Election Day in Texas. And this Saturday, we have the chance to elect amazing candidates all over my home state. Will you make a rush donation to boost all our LGBTQ candidates in Texas and…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

April 27, 2021 at 4:42 PM

From New Orleans to Montana – and everywhere in between!

Our April endorsement slate is now live! If we can help elect Mariah Moore, she will become the first out trans person to ever win public office in Louisiana and one of just a few out LGBTQ people to ever win in the state. In we can elect Chris Coburn, he will become the first Bl…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

April 26, 2021 at 5:24 PM

Lesbian Visibility Day:

Help elect these 8 lesbians today! Today is Lesbian Visibility Day, John! What better day to help a lesbian win her election and power the next lavender wave? Donate now to help all our out lesbian candidates WIN: With your help, we can ensure these outstanding advocates w…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

April 23, 2021 at 2:19 PM

LGBTQ leaders react to Minneapolis verdict, NYC Stonewall Dems issue endorsements, and more!

Off to the races in 2021! LGBTQ LEADERS REACT TO CHAUVIN VERDICT After former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty as charged in the death of George Floyd, LGBTQ leaders reacted to the verdict. Vice President of the Minneapolis City Council Andrea Jenkins, wh…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

April 22, 2021 at 4:17 PM

Winning in these two states...

It’s on the line in New York and Virginia! John, Victory Fund is competing in two big states this year: Virginia and New York (among others, of course)! With 20 candidates on the ballot in those states and primary days coming up, we need all hands-on deck. Will you donate $20 to power…

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  Seth Schermer · [email protected]

April 21, 2021 at 7:01 PM

REGISTRATION OPEN: 🥳Victory Fund's 30th Anniversary! 🥳

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Georgia State Representative Park Cannon, Georgia State Representative Sam Park, Pennsylvania State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta, Pennsylvania State Representative Brian Sims and Virginia Delegate Danica Roem!   John, exci…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

April 20, 2021 at 5:31 PM

“I think we have a very, very good chance of taking back the House.”

We have to hold a pro-equality House majority – or else! John, this is one of the worst thing I can imagine Donald Trump saying to Fox News: “I think we have a very, very good chance of taking back the House. You have a good chance to take back the Senate and frankly, we’ll make our d…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

April 20, 2021 at 1:31 PM

Pennsylvania’s first out trans elected...

Tyler Titus is on the ballot again! John, I can’t say enough good things about my dear friend, Tyler Titus. As an Erie City School Board President and the first out trans person elected in Pennsylvania, Tyler is an outstanding advocate for LGBTQ youth, fighting tirelessly to show out …

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

April 16, 2021 at 5:18 PM

Endorsements galore, victory in Florida and more!

Off to the races in 2021! SPOTLIGHT ON GAME CHANGERS Power move: Brad Hoylman is opening a staff office on his opponent’s turf. Read the latest on the Manhattan Borough President race here! Mark Levine, our candidate for Lt. Governor, outlined his plans for improving Virgi…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

April 15, 2021 at 3:32 PM

Bear hugging Donald Trump

Looks like Trumpism is here to stay. John, the bigots on the right are doubling down on Trumpism. According to a leaked memo written by right-wing leadership, the party MUST embrace Trumpism to keep winning elections and become the "Party of the Working Class." Instead of running fro…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

April 13, 2021 at 1:31 PM

Earning four more years 🗳️

My first term and my "administration's" work... John, Last week, I celebrated four years leading Victory Fund's political department. That's one full presidential term! And like any president up for reelection, I'm going to share with you all the good work my "administration" has do…

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