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

December 29, 2023 at 3:03 PM

259, 182, 514+

2023 was another record-breaking election year. 2023 was another record-breaking election year, John. We made LGBTQ+ history and added new voices to state legislatures, mayoral offices, city councils and more! And we're not done shattering lavender ceilings. We're already focu…

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

December 28, 2023 at 3:26 PM

27 anti-LGBTQ bills in Missouri 🤬

More in Florida, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Texas. ‘I’m Terrified.’ – Missouri Lawmakers File Onslaught Of Anti-LGBTQ Bills For 2024 Session -- The Kansas City Star It's true, John, lawmakers in Missouri have already introduced 27 anti-LGBTQ bills for next …

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  Sean Meloy, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

December 26, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Future 🌈rainbow🌈 waves

No matter what comes next, we need to be ready. John, In a second, I’m going to ask you to make an End of Year donation to support Victory Fund’s work in 2024 (you can do it now if you want!). I want you to know what you’ll be supporting: future rainbow waves. 2024 hasn't quite …

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

December 19, 2023 at 3:02 PM

As Rep. Craig once said...

a hell of a fight to take back the House John, as Rep. Angie Craig said, "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! Donate today to power our work to ensure pro-e…

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  Sean Meloy, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

December 18, 2023 at 2:32 PM

69 endorsements already (for 2024)

They're fired up. John, it's true! We've already endorsed 69 LGBTQ+ candidates who are running in 2024. And even more exciting? These pro-equality, pro-choice candidates are running in key seats for the U.S. House, for state legislative seats and in school board seats around…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

December 15, 2023 at 11:21 PM

Sen. Tammy Baldwin talks 2024, new NY maps impact Mondaire Jones and more!

The latest 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. See you in 2024! Tammy Update: Senator Baldwin talks 2024, the Respect for Marriage Act and More! This week marked…

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

December 11, 2023 at 2:30 PM

“dark and depraved”

TOO MANY LGBTQ+ PEOPLE! Mike Johnson said that America is “dark and depraved” because there are too many LGBTQ+ people He prayed that God wouldn't punish America for it. -- LGBTQ Nation John, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson is not a friend of the LGBTQ+ community. In fact, he's …

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

December 8, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Houston runoffs THIS WEEKEND, another 2024 endorsement slate and more!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About The latest: Nine New Endorsements for 2024! Yesterday, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund announced we’re endorsing nine more LGBTQ+ candidates running in 2024! That brings our total number of endorsements to 69 – and that …

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

December 7, 2023 at 4:01 PM

✨2024 endorsements are here!✨

exciting congressional races and more! John, I’m so proud to announce we've endorsed a new slate of LGBTQ+ candidates for the 2024 election cycle! They are incredible public servants who have the opportunity to dramatically increase our community’s representation and bring …

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  Sarah LeDonne · [email protected]

December 4, 2023 at 3:24 PM

Florida "targets LGBTQ groups"

a toxic wave of hate John, there are two headlines from Florida I wanted to make sure you saw: Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ rules could bleed into the workplace -- Fast Company Florida’s new ‘don’t say gay’ bill targets LGBTQ groups, critics contend -- Orlando Sentinel It's clear t…

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  Sean Meloy, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

November 30, 2023 at 4:00 PM

SCOTUS, 2024 and the fight for trans rights

The right to privacy and bodily autonomy are under siege. I wanted to make sure you saw this headline, John. It shows what we're up against - and how we can fight back. The groundwork for a Supreme Court case on gender-affirming care is being laid now. -- The 19th First, they cam…

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

November 29, 2023 at 3:24 PM

SIGN: a thank you 💌 to our LGBTQ+ candidates

exciting congressional races and more! John, I wanted to give you a quick update on the 2023 rainbow wave: 234 LGBTQ+ candidates WON this year (so far!), beating previous odd year win numbers. Victory Fund's win rate is over 70% for the year! But win or lose, running for office…

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

November 22, 2023 at 4:11 PM

✨more 2024 endorsements are here!✨

exciting congressional races and more! John, I’m so proud to announce we've endorsed a new slate of LGBTQ+ candidates for the 2024 election cycle! They are incredible public servants who have the opportunity to dramatically increase our community’s representation and bring …

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

November 20, 2023 at 2:52 PM

438 lives lost: Transgender Day of Remembrance 2023

an "epidemic". John, Each year on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we pause to remember, honor and mourn the lives of transgender people lost to violence in the last year. In 2023 alone, at least 438 transgender and gender non-conforming individuals have been lost, the majority d…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

November 17, 2023 at 11:26 PM

MORE 🌈 2023 wins, runoffs and elections still to come and more!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Results rolling in: 2023 Wins Keep Coming! Over the last week, more results have come in for our LGBTQ+ candidates around the country. So far, 238 LGBTQ+ candidates have won their campaigns, an all-time high …

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

November 16, 2023 at 2:01 PM

a “dark harbinger of chaos”

6 headlines about Mike Johnson John, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson is not a friend of the LGBTQ+ community. In fact, he's made it clear he'll destroy equality if he's left in power. Help us elect a pro-equality majority in the U.S. House and throw this bigot OUT of the Speaker…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

November 14, 2023 at 3:24 PM

2023 Update: 10 more LGBTQ+ candidates on the ballot

we're not out of the woods yet. John, here's a quick update on our Election Night 2023 results: we're not out of the woods yet. We still have four runoffs and six more races to win! We can elect two Spotlight candidates in Texas, one in Utah and add LGBTQ+ representation …

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  Sean Meloy, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

November 13, 2023 at 2:46 PM

Nine for Nine in VA

All nine of them won! If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: Express Donate: $9 Express Donate: $19 Express Donate: $39 Or, donate another amount John: Last Tuesday, nine Victory Fund endorsed candidates w…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

November 10, 2023 at 11:01 PM

Seven questions from Election Night, answered.

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Before Election Day, we sent you seven stories to watch. Here are the results... QUESTION: Will America elect more LGBTQ+ candidates than in any other odd-number election year? ANSWER: YES! Over 200 LGBTQ+ ca…

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  Mayor Annise Parker, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

November 8, 2023 at 7:23 PM

Last night: 128 LGBTQ+ candidates won!🌈🌈

The 2023 Rainbow Wave is here. John, Though we’re still waiting for some results to roll in, it is clear: the 2023 rainbow wave has arrived. You can view the list of wins from election night (so far!) here. As of 2pm ET, 128 LGBTQ+ candidates (including 103 Victory Fund endors…

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

November 8, 2023 at 5:47 PM

BREAKING: Andrea Jenkins wins!!!

Fantastic news from Minneapolis! Fantastic news from Minneapolis, John: Andrea Jenkins has won her reelection campaign and is heading back to the Minneapolis City Council! Tell her congratulations today!!! TELL HER CONGRATULATIONS! Andrea is no stranger to winning grou…

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  Sean Meloy, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

November 8, 2023 at 5:09 AM

Victory in Houston!!!🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

Nick and Mario are headed to the runoffs! John: Nick Hellyar and Mario Castillo have both advanced in their campaigns and are headed to the run off! When they win, they’ll ensure LGBTQ+ people continue to have representation on the Houston City Council. Let them know you’re st…

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  Sean Meloy, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

November 8, 2023 at 4:54 AM

🎊BREAKING: Amelia McMillan wins!!! 🎊

Great news from Pennsylvania! John, Amelia McMillan just WON her campaign for the Central York School Board! She’s officially the first out LGBTQ+ person elected to the body. Amelia faced anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric. In the final days of the campaign, her opponents sent horrific m…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

November 8, 2023 at 4:12 AM

🏳️‍🌈 victories in Virginia (BREAKING!)

Seven LGBTQ+ candidates WON already! John, we're ready to call these races in Virginia (and Danica Roem and Josh Cole have already won): Adam Ebbin WON his race for the state senate, while Laura Jane Cohen, Kelly Convirs-Fowler, Rozia Henson, Adele McClure, Marcia Price and …

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  Marty Rouse, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

November 8, 2023 at 3:52 AM

VICTORY in New Jersey: Luanne Peterpaul makes LGBTQ+ history!

Breaking news to share! HUGE news from New Jersey, John, Luanne Peterpaul WON! And the good news doesn't end there: she's officially the first out LGBTQ+ woman elected to the NJ State Assembly. We couldn't be more excited for Luanne - so we're sending her a congratulations …

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

November 8, 2023 at 3:25 AM

Victory in VA: Josh Cole wins his seat in Virginia!

Fantastic news from this bellwether race! John: we just won a key pro-equality seat in Virginia! Joshua Cole WON his race and will retake a seat in the Virginia House of Delegates! Even better? Joshua's race is considered a bellwether for the Virginia house. We know he'll c…

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

November 8, 2023 at 2:19 AM

📣📣DANICA ROEM WINS!📣📣

She's the first out trans state senator ever elected in the South! Danica Roem has done it again, John: she's beaten another transphobe and made LGBTQ+ history. She's officially the first out trans state senator ever elected in the South! Add your name to tell her CONGRATULA…

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  Sean Meloy, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

November 8, 2023 at 1:41 AM

🥳BREAKING: Rue Landau wins!!! 🥳

Fantastic news from Philadelphia! It's hard to believe, John, but it's true: Philadelphia has never elected an out LGBTQ+ person to the city council. But tonight, that has changed! Rue Landau just declared victory, shattering this lavender celling once and for all! Tell Rue…

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

November 8, 2023 at 1:04 AM

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈Mississippi History: Fabian wins!!!🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

Fantastic news from Mississippi! John: the polls are closed in Mississippi, and it's official: Fabian Nelson has WON his campaign, officially becoming the first out LGBTQ+ person elected to the state legislature. I couldn't be more excited for him - and we're going to send h…

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

November 6, 2023 at 5:31 PM

7️⃣election night stories to watch (and where to track LGBTQ+ wins!)

And: live track results for our 166 LGBTQ+ endorsed candidates! John: I wanted to pass along the following update from our Press office. Here are the seven election night stories we're watching tomorrow. We'll also be live track results for our 166 LGBTQ+ endorsed candidates on E…

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  Mayor Annise Parker, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

November 2, 2023 at 2:57 PM

LIVE: Out on the Trail (our latest report)

(Almost) every state is in play John, I am so excited to share Victory Fund's latest report, Out on the Trail, with you! This exclusive report details the number and demographics of LGBTQ+ candidates who ran or are running for office during the 2023 election cycle. You can re…

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

November 1, 2023 at 1:31 PM

Virginia's a "bellwether" state for 2024

Our candidates will repeal these horrific bills and change hearts and minds. DAILY KOS: Winning in 2024 starts with getting back Virginia’s legislature this year. We have only six days to win pro-equality majorities in Virginia. Donate today to ensure LGBTQ+ candidates win!…

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

October 31, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Spookier than any 👻👻, ghoul or goblin... 🎃🎃

No tricks: our LGBTQ+ candidates can win next Tuesday! John, what's scarier than The Omen, A Nightmare on Elm Street and The Shining combined? Letting these amazing candidates lose on Election Day! Just think about what will happen without their voices in office - it's terrifying…

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  Sean Meloy, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

October 30, 2023 at 1:01 PM

🎉Over 300 candidates🎉

They're fired up. John, it's true! We've endorsed over 300 LGBTQ+ candidates who are running in 2023 and 2024. And even more exciting? LGBTQ+ candidates are running in a majority of U.S. states, including Virginia, Mississippi, Texas and more. LGBTQ+ people are clearly fire…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

October 27, 2023 at 10:17 PM

11 Days until Election Day, U.S. House has a anti-LGBTQ Speaker and more.

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About 300 LGBTQ+ Candidates: Meet Our Latest Endorsement Slate! Yesterday, we released our final endorsements for the 2023 campaign cycle! We’ve endorsed 260 candidates running in the 2023 cycle and 43 candidates r…

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

October 26, 2023 at 2:02 PM

✨our last 2023 endorsements (and more)✨

We've endorsed 300 out LGBTQ+ candidates! John, I’m so proud that these candidates are among the 300 out LGBTQ+ candidates we've endorsed this year! They are incredible public servants who have the opportunity to dramatically increase our community’s representation and brin…

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

October 25, 2023 at 1:41 PM

Are you all in? (LGBTQ+ candidates survey)

We know there are a lot of reasons to vote for LGBTQ+ candidates John, this will be a quick email. As you know, Election Day 2023 is right around the corner. Early vote has started in some states, volunteers are knocking doors and making calls and people are headed to the polls. …

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

October 24, 2023 at 2:16 PM

41 states, over 280 candidates

(Almost) every state is in play John, 2023 is an unusual election year for a lot of different reasons (I mean, have you seen the headlines?). Add another one to your list: there are Victory Fund candidates running in almost every state, including DC! This is the first time in o…

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

October 23, 2023 at 1:31 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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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

October 20, 2023 at 10:02 PM

Sylvia Swayne facing anti-trans attacks, Nick Hellyar & Mario Castillo earn Houston Chronicle endorsements and more!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Transphobic Mail Piece Attacking Sylvia Swayne Reaches Voters Last night, news broke that a mysterious (and potentially illegal) piece of literature had reached voters in Alabama house District 55. This maile…

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  Sean Meloy, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

October 18, 2023 at 1:02 PM

The groundwork for a Supreme Court case on gender-affirming care...

The right to privacy and bodily autonomy are under siege. I wanted to make sure you saw this headline, John. It shows what we're up against - and how we can fight back. The groundwork for a Supreme Court case on gender-affirming care is being laid now. -- The 19th First, they cam…

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

October 17, 2023 at 1:06 PM

America needs us.

Over 200 LGBTQ+ candidates for the 2023 and 2024 campaign cycles! If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: Express Donate: $5 Express Donate: $10 Express Donate: $25 Or, donate another amount John, these LGBTQ+…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

October 16, 2023 at 1:01 PM

a "bellwether" state for 2024

Our candidates will repeal these horrific bills and change hearts and minds. DAILY KOS: Winning in 2024 starts with getting back Virginia’s legislature this year. We have only three weeks to win pro-equality majorities in Virginia. Donate today to ensure LGBTQ+ candidates w…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

October 13, 2023 at 9:01 PM

Jack Turnwald facing anti-trans attacks, Danica and Joshua earn Washington Post endorsements and more!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Fall Rate Ending Soon for the 2023 International LGBTQ+ Leaders Conference! LGBTQ+ Victory Institute is once again preparing for another amazing International LGBTQ+ Leaders Conference – and they shared three…

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  Dulce Vasquez (via LGBTQ+ Victory Fund) · [email protected]

October 11, 2023 at 12:01 PM

Why run as an out candidate now?

Today is National Coming Out Day, a day we celebrate living openly as LGBTQ+ people. My husband of nine years sat at the table in what I imagine was stunned silence. “What’s going through your mind right now?” I asked, picking at the remains of my scrambled eggs and soyrizo brea…

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  Sean Meloy, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

October 10, 2023 at 1:59 PM

‘I look over my shoulder a little more’

LGBTQ+ people shouldn't have to look over their shoulders and feel unsafe. ‘I look over my shoulder a little more’: LGBTQ+ people on surviving hostile laws in U.S. south -- The Guardian John, Did you see this headline? The number of anti-LGBTQ bills hit a record high in 2023. Ov…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

October 6, 2023 at 10:01 PM

WATCH: Andrea Jenkins' first campaign ad, Joshua Cole is a bellwether and more!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About The Latest: Meet our Final 2023 Endorsements! Since last writing, we’ve issued two final rounds of 2023 endorsements. We endorsed over 57 more out candidates, bringing our total number of endorsements for 202…

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

October 5, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Waves upon waves upon waves of attacks...

What’s the reward for their good work? John, In 2019, Victory Fund helped power the Year of the Trans Candidate and elected amazing trailblazers like Danica Roem, Tyler Titus, Andrea Jenkins and so many more. Now, as elected officials, they are working hard to make sure LGBTQ+ e…

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  Sean Meloy, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

October 3, 2023 at 1:53 PM

11 people working to ban books

These "activists" want people to think they're a grassroots movement. She challenges one school book a week. She says she’ll never stop. The majority of all school book challenges in the 2021-2022 school year came from just 11 people. -- The Washington Post John, it's true. The m…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

October 2, 2023 at 2:06 PM

Thank you (did you take the 2023 Priorities Survey?)

Where do you stand? John, We know you have a lot of campaigns, candidates and organizations reaching out to ask for your support (especially when it's an End of Quarter deadline!). To see so many of you generously supporting Victory Fund means so much to us and our candidates. W…

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