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LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About
Update from the Runoffs!
Huge news from the runoffs in the San Antonio, TX mayor’s race: Spotlight candidate Gina Ortiz Jones is earning some big endorsements! U.S. Representative Greg Cesar [[link removed]] , former mayors Phil Hardberger and Julian Castro are all endorsing her campaign [[link removed]] and Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar [[link removed]] are endorsing her campaign!
Meanwhile, in Paloma Aguirre ’s runoff for the San Diego County Supervisor, she’s earned an endorsement from the San Diego Union-Tribune [[link removed]] , U.S. Senator Adam Schiff [[link removed]] and U.S. Congressman Juan Vargas [[link removed]] !
Anthony Tordillos also earned a huge endorsement from The Mercury News, [[link removed]] ensuring he’s well-positioned in his runoff for the San Jose City Council [[link removed]] !
Supreme Court Rules against Trans Service Members
Last week, the Supreme Court allowed President Trump’s ban on transgender military service members to take effect [[link removed]] , and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is already working to ban trans troops from the military [[link removed]] . A new bill in Congress would make the ban permanent [[link removed]] .
And as we wait for the results of more SCOTUS cases on both trans and LGBTQ+ rights , the tea leaves do not read well [[link removed]] . President Trump claimed Americans should “forget about” the separation of church and state [[link removed]] , bigoted lawmakers in Iowa have introduced a resolution asking the Court to overturn Obergefell , one of many states to do so this year [[link removed]] , and Tennessee has signed a bill allowing medical practitioners to deny care if it conflicts with their beliefs [[link removed]] .
But LGBTQ+ leaders and allies are still fighting back. Maine Governor Janet Mills – who told President Trump she’d see him in court – just won her case to defend trans rights [[link removed]] !
And in Texas, a huge victory was won in the state house today. The Texas House has voted – for the first time! – to repeal the state’s outdated and unenforced ban on “homosexual conduct.” [[link removed]] While the law is unenforceable thanks to Lawrence v. Texas , its existence remains a dangerous reminder of past criminalization and a threat for the future [[link removed]] .
The bipartisan vote was organized by former Victory Fund candidate and current Texas State Representative Venton Jones , who co-authored the bill with fellow LGBTQ+ Representative Jolanda Jones [[link removed]] and co-sponsored it with Representative Ann Johnson [[link removed]] . The bill will now head to the Texas State Senate [[link removed]] , where former Victory Fund Spotlight candidate Molly Cook, the first out person elected to the Texas State Senate, will co-sponsor the bill [[link removed]] .
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Daniel Hernandez Continues to Gain Ground in Special Election!
Daniel Hernandez , a former Arizona state representative, Victory Fund candidate and longtime LGBTQ+ advocate, is running in the special election for Arizona’s 7th Congressional District [[link removed]] !
Since launching his campaign, Daniel has raised over $505,000, demonstrating strong grassroots and national support [[link removed]] . He has secured endorsements from U.S. Representatives Eric Sorensen [[link removed]] and Ritchie Torres [[link removed]] , as well as organizations like Equality PAC and Equality Arizona [[link removed]] !
He’s also been active on the press circuit [[link removed]] , emphasizing his commitment to progressive values, including healthcare access, reproductive rights, and LGBTQ+ equality [[link removed]] .
Daniel’s showing real momentum – election day is July 15th!
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