THE AGENDA · [email protected]

January 6, 2023 at 8:10 PM

Danica Roem takes on anti-trans policies, Jennifer Williams wins by 1 vote and more

The hottest news in LGBTQ politics. LGBTQ Stories You Should Know About January 6th and Our Continued Fight to Preserve Democracy Today marks the second anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, a disastrous attempt to null the 2020 presidential election results. Five …

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  Seth Schermer · [email protected]

January 4, 2023 at 6:16 PM

Save these dates, John

We're back on the road and toasting LGBTQ candidates! John, Start 2023 the right way - grab a ticket for one of Victory Fund's upcoming Champagne Brunches! Each Champagne Brunch is a mini-reunion, a chance to celebrate our historic LGBTQ candidates and elected officials and hear fro…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

January 1, 2023 at 4:46 PM

Happy holidays!

From LGBTQ Victory Fund Thank you so much for your support this year. Have a safe and happy holiday! The LGBTQ Victory Fund family   DONATE Paid for by LGBTQ Victory Fund. Your contribution may be used in connection with federal, state and local elections and be …

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  Cesar Toledo · [email protected]

December 30, 2022 at 2:31 PM

Oh, the places we’ll go

the greater the demand, the more we must expand John, I’ll be quick – I know you’re probably getting a lot of emails right now. I wanted to share something awesome with you: Victory Fund team spent this year traveling the U.S., crisscrossing the country to help our candidates win. We…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

December 28, 2022 at 3:31 PM

504, 359, 700+

2022 was another record-breaking election year! 2022 was another record-breaking election year. We made LGBTQ history and added new voices to the U.S. Congress, state legislatures, mayoral offices, city councils and more! And we're not done shattering lavender ceilings. We're already …

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

December 23, 2022 at 2:01 PM

Future 🌈rainbow🌈 waves

Here’s our plan John, In a second, I’m going to ask you to make an End of Year donation to support Victory Fund’s work in 2023 and 2024 (you can do it now if you want!). I want you to know what you’ll be supporting: future rainbow waves. Many people think 2023 is an off year – but w…

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  Michelle Atwood · [email protected]

December 22, 2022 at 5:01 PM

The final endorsement announcement for ’22...

Meet our ’23 candidates! John, it’s absolutely essential that we elect LGBTQ candidates up and down the ballot in 2023. The right to choose and the right to privacy depend on it. If you can support their campaigns with a donation today, we appreciate it! If you've saved your payment…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

December 16, 2022 at 8:19 PM

John: the biggest stories of the year (our final Agenda)

The hottest news in LGBTQ politics. LGBTQ Stories You Should Know About Happy Holidays from the Victory Fund team! This is our last issue of The Agenda for the year. To celebrate, here are some of our top stories from this year’s election cycle – see you in 2023!d These 10…

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  Cesar Toledo · [email protected]

December 12, 2022 at 4:27 PM

History in Louisiana: Davante Lewis won!

This is why we do what we do. John, Fantastic news from our runoff campaigns: Davante Lewis WON HIS election for Louisiana Public Service Commissioner and is officially the first out LGBTQ person ever elected to state office in Louisiana history and the first Black out LGBTQ person …

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

December 9, 2022 at 3:10 PM

Davante Lewis on the cusp of history, Celia Israel outlines plans and more!

The hottest news in LGBTQ politics. LGBTQ Stories You Should Know About Welcome Pita Juarez, Our New Vice President of Communications We are so excited to welcome Pita Juarez to team Victory Fund! A queer immigrant woman from Guatemala, Pita is a filmmaker, strategist, sto…

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  Cesar Toledo · [email protected]

December 7, 2022 at 4:21 PM

What Zooey, James and Leigh said -

This is why we do what we do. John, Three of our future out trans elected officials were recently interviewed by NBC Out - and I wanted to make sure you saw the answers they gave when asked why they stepped up to run (you can read the full article here). What they said not only exe…

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  Cesar Toledo · [email protected]

November 22, 2022 at 7:01 PM

New: our last 2022 endorsements AND FIRST 2023 endorsements!

John: Even though we just had one of the biggest elections in Victory Fund history, we're not taking a long break. We're jumping straight into the 2023 election cycle and preparing for our a new set of runoffs. If you can make a donation to power the next rainbow wave, we appreciate…

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  Marty Rouse · [email protected]

November 21, 2022 at 9:40 PM

Kris Mayes declares victory – huge win for equality!

Kris just flipped the Arizona Attorney General seat for equality. John: huge news from Arizona and NPR: they've called Kris Mayes' race for Attorney General. This is a win for equality – and will help ensure democracy is safe in Arizona in future elections. It is imperative that we…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

November 19, 2022 at 4:20 PM

Coast to coast equality: where our team travelled for GOTV

The hottest news in LGBTQ politics. LGBTQ Stories You Should Know About CELEBRATE WITH US: LGBTQ Victory Institute's International LGBTQ Leaders Conference Join LGBTQ Victory Institute in Washington, D.C. November 30 - December 3 for the International LGBTQ Leaders Confere…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

November 18, 2022 at 5:51 PM

Celebrating Transgender Awareness Week (and these winning candidates!)

A historic number of trans candidates won this year! John: This week, we're celebrating Transgender Awareness Week! With all the anti-trans rhetoric being spewed and the harmful bills targeting trans people, we feel it's more important than ever to celebrate the recent victories of …

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

November 15, 2022 at 6:26 PM

Instead of Trump news, read this good news:

Trump who? Anyway... John: You've probably heard the rumbles: a certain former president is set to make a "big announcement" today. But we don't want to talk about him and his future plans - we want to talk about the successes of LGBTQ candidates on Election Night and how his bigotr…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

November 11, 2022 at 9:15 PM

What wave? A rainbow wave!

The hottest news in LGBTQ politics. ELECTION NIGHT 22: ALL THE STORIES YOU SHOULD KNOW The 2022 Rainbow Wave has arrived! “With so much at stake this election, from the future of marriage equality to abortion, LGBTQ candidates’ grit and exceptional grassroots support is p…

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  Mayor Annise Parker · [email protected]

November 10, 2022 at 4:56 PM

Shattered expectations: election night ’22.

What a night. John, What an election night. And it’s not quite over yet. As of Thursday morning, LGBTQ Victory Fund is still tracking key races in Oregon (including Jamie McLeod-Skinner for the U.S. House), Arizona (where Kris Mayes leads for Attorney General) and California (wher…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

November 9, 2022 at 7:29 PM

VICTORY in Oregon: Tina Kotek WINS!

She’s one of the first out lesbian governors ever elected in the U.S.! Tina Kotek just declared victory in her campaign to be Oregon’s next LGBTQ governor, John. She’s shattered another lavender ceiling and joins just-elected Maura Healey as the first two out lesbian governors in U.S…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

November 9, 2022 at 6:45 PM

Victory in Alaska: Jennifer Armstrong & Andrew Gray WIN!

They’re the first two LGBTQ people ever elected to the state legislature. John: phenomenal news from our Alaska races! Both of our Spotlight candidates, Andrew Gray and Jennie Armstrong, WON their elections for the state House. Even better? They're officially the first two out peopl…

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  Cesar Toledo · [email protected]

November 9, 2022 at 3:22 PM

Dana Nessel CRUSHES reelection campaign!

She’ll keep fighting for democracy and equality in Michigan. John, Dana Nessel just WON her reelection campaign for Michigan Attorney General, beating an anti-LGBTQ election denier. Wish Dana congratulations on this essential victory for democracy today! 🎈 TELL DANA CONGRATS! 🎈 …

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

November 9, 2022 at 7:17 AM

The forecast is clear: Eric Sorensen WINS!

History achieved in Illinois! John – we just got the news: everyone’s favorite weatherman turned Congressional candidate, Eric Sorensen, just WON his race for House District 17! He’s officially the first out LGBTQ person elected to the U.S. Congress from Illinois. Congratulate Eric …

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  Michelle Atwood · [email protected]

November 9, 2022 at 6:15 AM

Angie Craig WINS reelection in Minnesota!

Wish her CONGRATULATIONS today! U.S. Congresswoman Angie Craig just won her campaign to hold her seat in the U.S. House, John! Angie faced the same opponent from her 2020 Congressional race: an anti-choice zealot who wants to criminalize abortion and get rid of reproductive healthca…

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  Cesar Toledo · [email protected]

November 9, 2022 at 4:43 AM

WIN: Robert Garcia just declared VICTORY in his race for the U.S. House!

He’s now the first out LGBTQ immigrant elected to Congress! BIG news from California, John: Robert Garcia just declared victory in his campaign for the U.S. House - and just made history as the first out LGBTQ immigrant elected to the U.S. Congress! TELL ROBERT CONGRATS! 🎉 Both…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

November 9, 2022 at 4:22 AM

Breaking: Chris Pappas holds key U.S. House seat!

He sent anti-LGBTQ activist Karoline Leavitt packing. John, it's official: out U.S. Congressman Chris Pappas BEAT anti-choice and anti-LGBTQ bigot Karoline Leavitt! He’s held this key U.S. House seat and will return to the U.S. House. Join us in wishing Rep. Pappas CONGRATULATIONS o…

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  Albert Fujii · [email protected]

November 9, 2022 at 3:52 AM

Sharice Davids WINS: victory in Kansas!

Wish her CONGRATULATIONS today! U.S. Congresswoman Sharice Davids has won her reelection campaign to hold her seat in the U.S. House, John! Sharice beat anti-choice and anti-LGBTQ candidate Amanda Atkins for this key pro-equality seat. Bigots even thought they could target Sharice d…

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  Sarah LeDonne · [email protected]

November 9, 2022 at 1:03 AM

America finally has a lesbian governor: Maura Healey

We couldn't be more excited for Maura! HUGE news from Massachusetts, John: Maura Healey WON! And the good news doesn't end there: she's officially the first out lesbian governor ever elected in the United States (Tina Kotek in Oregon could join her as the other first later tonight) a…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

November 9, 2022 at 12:59 AM

James Roesener WINS, is the first out trans man elected to a state legislature EVER!

LGBTQ history in New Hampshire! John – James Roesener just won his campaign for the New Hampshire state House, making LGBTQ history as the first transgender man elected to a state legislature anywhere in the U.S.! Wish him congratulations on this amazing victory here! TELL JAMES …

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  Marty Rouse · [email protected]

November 9, 2022 at 12:21 AM

Becca Balint shatters lavender ceilings in Vermont

She’s officially the first woman and out LGBTQ person ever elected to Congress from Vermont. John: Becca Balint just WON her campaign and is officially the first woman and LGBTQ person elected to Congress from Vermont. Join me in wishing Becca CONGRATULATIONS by adding your name and…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

November 8, 2022 at 5:56 PM

Follow along with us tonight!

We'll be tracking results from LGBTQ races around the country. John, Happy Election Day 2022! Don't forget to follow along with us as we live track results for all 416 of our endorsed candidates around the country. Keep checking for results here! I'm so excited for tonight - the V…

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  Albert Fujii · [email protected]

November 7, 2022 at 3:47 PM

Read: 9 stories we're watching on Election Night.

This is not a fundraising ask! John, Hard to believe it’s almost here: Election Night is only ONE day away! While there is going to be a LOT going on, we wanted to share nine LGBTQ stories we’ll be keeping an eye tomorrow night. You can read them below or check out our election nigh…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

November 5, 2022 at 2:02 PM

Top election night stories to watch, last candidate ads and more!

The hottest news in LGBTQ politics. Seven LGBTQ Stories You Should Know About 1. Election Day’s Almost Here: Are You Ready to Vote? Need to check your voter registration or register to vote? There’s still time – head to RockTheVote.org to make sure your information is upda…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

November 4, 2022 at 3:01 PM

jam sesh? 🎙️🎶

here's The Thing.... John: it's the Friday before Election Day, and you know what that means. It's time to get out the vote! And to celebrate this year's GOTV weekend and say thank you for your support this year, we're sharing our exclusive playlist. These are the 22 songs (for the '…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

November 3, 2022 at 1:39 PM

Stephen Miller's anti-trans ad blitz

Let him know - this blatant hatred won't stand. John, Bigots aren't just saying the quiet part out loud anymore. They're shouting it from the rooftops - and turning their bigotry into campaign ads. Just yesterday, the news broke that America First Legal is paying for 50 million do…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

November 2, 2022 at 4:08 PM

3 voting resources (make your plan to vote today!)

This is not a fundraising ask - we need you to cast your ballot! John, If we've said it once, we've said it a thousand times: equality is on the ballot this year. And with LGBTQ candidates running in all 50 states, chances are there's one on your November ballot! So we wanted to ma…

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  Albert Fujii · [email protected]

November 1, 2022 at 1:31 PM

EPIC wins?

Just one week away from THE NEXT RAINBOW WAVE! Did you see this headline from AP, John? Amid wave of opposition, some LGBTQ candidates eye epic wins We're just one week away from securing these epic wins - will you chip in $7 or more to push our LGBTQ candidates across the finish lin…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

October 31, 2022 at 1:16 PM

🎃👻Spooky, scary bigotry send shivers down your spine👻🎃

here's The Thing.... John: what's scarier than The Omen, Poltergeist and The Shining combined? Letting these bigots win on Election Day! Just think about how they'd govern - it would be a Nightmare (on Elm Street)! But here's a treat and it's not a bunch of Hocus Pocus. We have a Si…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

October 29, 2022 at 1:02 PM

LGBTQ candidates running everywhere in U.S., live from the field and more!

The hottest news in LGBTQ politics. Eight LGBTQ Stories You Should Know About 1. Election Day’s Almost Here: Are You Ready to Vote? Need to check your voter registration or register to vote? There’s still time – head to RockTheVote.org to make sure your information is upda…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

October 28, 2022 at 2:02 PM

50 state 🌈rainbow wave🌈

LGBTQ candidates running in every state in the U.S. for the first time - and more! John, 2022 is an unprecedented election year for a lot of different reasons (I mean, have you seen the headlines?). Add another one to your list: there are LGBTQ candidates running in every U.S. stat…

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  Michelle Atwood · [email protected]

October 27, 2022 at 4:30 PM

500 candidates, 50 states, 11 days to win

A true rainbow wave. John, it's true! For the first time in Victory Fund's 31 year history, we've endorsed over 500 LGBTQ candidates during a campaign cycle. And even more exciting? LGBTQ candidates are running in all 50 states, several territories and in DC - that's never happened …

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

October 27, 2022 at 1:28 PM

Our last endorsement announcement 🥳

Election Day is right around the corner. John, It's bittersweet but true: this is our last endorsement announcement for the 2022 campaign cycle. As excited as I am to share all these amazing candidates with you, it means Election Day is right around the corner – and we have our work…

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  Sarah LeDonne · [email protected]

October 26, 2022 at 1:33 PM

Read: the '22 Out on the Trail report!

LGBTQ candidates running in every state in the U.S. for the first time - and more! Hey John - I'm so excited to share with you Victory Fund's latest report, Out on the Trail, which shows the number and demographics of LGBTQ candidates running during the 2022 election cycle! You can…

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  Albert Fujii · [email protected]

October 25, 2022 at 1:31 PM

This isn't a bill, it's legalized stigma.

The bottom line? On notice?! John: look at what Rep. Mike Johnson, the sponsor of the horrific "Stop the Sexualization of Children Act" tweeted after announcing the bill... DONATE TO BEAT THESE BIGOTS   His so-called "political stances" are just a mixture of extremi…

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  Jarod Keith · [email protected]

October 24, 2022 at 2:56 PM

8 chances to make 🌈 history ✨

Everything is on the line.   John, LGBTQ candidates are running in record numbers -- and at Victory Fund, we’re doing everything we can to make sure they WIN in record numbers too! We can make LGBTQ history from Vermont to Oregon, increase the number of out LGBTQ members of Co…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

October 21, 2022 at 6:11 PM

"Don't Say Gay" in the U.S. House, Eric Sorensen attacked for being against book bans and more.

The hottest news in LGBTQ politics. Seven LGBTQ Stories You Should Know About 1. History in the Making? In just a few weeks, the U.S. could have its first out lesbian governors! Victory Fund President & CEO Mayor Annise Parker joined NBC this week to talk about Game Ch…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

October 19, 2022 at 3:11 PM

OCTOBER SURPRISE: "Don't Say Gay" bill in the U.S. House

Bigots in the U.S. House introduced a bill that mimics Florida's "Don't Say Gay" legislation. Horrific news, John: last night, bigots in the U.S. House introduced a bill that mimics Florida's "Don't Say Gay" legislation - and takes even more extreme steps to ostracize and ban LGBTQ p…

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  Sarah LeDonne · [email protected]

October 19, 2022 at 2:02 PM

long way to the top (if you want to pick-up these seats)

19 LGBTQ candidates, 19 seats for equality, 19 days left! John, 19 days until Election Day - and these 19 LGBTQ candidates are some of our best chances to pick up seats for equality. Pitch in $19 or more to ensure Victory Fund has the resources to help them win! If you've saved you…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

October 18, 2022 at 1:46 PM

SCOTUS & LGBTQ equality

They're not content just to overturn Roe. Hey John, First, they came for Roe and trans people. Next, they’ll come for marriage equality and bring back laws outlawing homosexuality. The radical majority on SCOTUS is out of control, and they have their sights set on dismantling LGBTQ r…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

October 17, 2022 at 3:33 PM

"It's going to be a hell of a fight to hold the House."

Everything is on the line.   John, as Rep. Angie Craig said earlier this year, "It's going to be a hell of a fight to hold the House." And that fights almost over - Election Day is only 21 days away! Donate today to power our work to ensure pro-equality candidates win their rac…

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  Albert Fujii · [email protected]

October 15, 2022 at 2:16 PM

Toxic policies, toxic candidates

Everything is on the line. John, we’re getting closer and closer to our October mid-month deadline, and we’re still short of our goal. And not hitting our goal means these bigots have a better chance of winning on Election Day. Make a rush donation before midnight tonight (donate her…

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