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LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About
May Endorsements and Key Races to Win!
LGBTQ+ Victory Fund is proud to announce its endorsement of Representative Angie Craig in her historic bid for the U.S. Senate. If elected, she would become Minnesota’s first out LGBTQ+ senator!
We’re also backing outstanding state and local leaders who are shaping their communities [[link removed]] . In Boston, Liz Breadon is running for City Council District 9 [[link removed]] , ensuring essential LGBTQ+ representation to City Hall. Over in New York, Chi Ossé is campaigning for reelection to a seat on the City Council, working to advance equity across the city [[link removed]] . And in Detroit, Denzel McCampbell is striving for Detroit City Council District 7, aiming to bring diverse voices to local governance [[link removed]] !
With these leaders in the race, we’re excited about the chance to expand LGBTQ+ representation at every level of government.
More Wins for LGBTQ+ Candidates!
And in big news: our Spotlight Candidate Gina Ortiz Jones made history as the first LGBTQ+ Mayor of San Antonio, Texas [[link removed]] , one of the top ten largest cities in the country [[link removed]] . She won San Antonio’s June 7 runoff with 54.3% of the vote, defeating Rolando Pablos, who earned 45.7% [[link removed]] . In her victory speech, Jones underscored compassion: “Our city is about compassion and it's about leading with everybody in mind,” [[link removed]] a clear contrast to more divisive rhetoric. A huge step forward for representation at every level [[link removed]] !
Victory Fund Board Chair Joe Falk ( who just celebrated a birthday! [[link removed]] ) was on the ground with Gina as she won. Watch the video here [[link removed]] !
We’re thrilled to celebrate a wave of victories from Oregon's May 20 elections! While Oregon’s vote-by-mail system meant results came in a bit later, four of our endorsed candidates have officially secured wins:
Jose Gamero-Georgeson [[link removed]] , David Douglas School District 40, Director, Position 7
William Miller [[link removed]] , Mt. Hood Community College, Director, Zone 2
Thomas Stephenson [[link removed]] , David Douglas School District 40, Director, Position 5
Heather Quaas-Annsa [[link removed]] , Springfield School District #19, Director, Position 2
Races to Watch: Virginia and San Jose, CA!
As we turn our attention to Virginia, two critical races are coming up that will help determine whether the commonwealth maintains its pro-equality majority. The first is the June 17 primary, where LGBTQ+ Victory Fund–endorsed candidate Lindsey Dougherty is in a tight, toss-up race for the Democratic nomination in House District 75 [[link removed]] . Lindsey, a dedicated public policy professional and community leader, is also expected to face a competitive general election in November [[link removed]] . Both wins will be decisive in the effort to hold and grow a pro-equality majority in the Virginia House of Delegates [[link removed]] .
Looking ahead to November, Delegate Joshua Cole is in another toss-up race for re-election in House District 65 [[link removed]] . Josh flipped this seat in 2023 and has quickly become a rising star in Virginia politics [[link removed]] , advocating for reproductive rights, increased education funding, and strong protections for the LGBTQ+ community. With just a 51–49 pro-equality majority in the House, retaining his seat is essential to preventing rollbacks on the progress Virginia has made.
These races matter deeply: Virginia remains the only Southern state with comprehensive LGBTQ+ nondiscrimination laws, and key constitutional amendments protecting abortion rights, voting access, and marriage equality are on the line [[link removed]] . Victory in these districts is crucial to continuing that progress and defending the freedoms of all Virginians.
We'll be supporting these candidates every step of the way, and we hope you'll join us. Learn more about all our endorsed candidates in Virginia here [[link removed]] !
Anthony Tordillos is heading to a June 24 runoff for San José City Council District 3 [[link removed]] ! A strong advocate for affordable housing, safer streets, and inclusive leadership [[link removed]] , Anthony is fighting to bring community-driven solutions to the heart of city government. If elected, he would be the only out LGBTQ+ member on the council [[link removed]] . Watch his latest campaign ad here [[link removed]] !
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LGBTQ+ Victory Fund is the political arm of the LGBTQ+ community. Since our founding in 1991, we’ve supported and elected LGBTQ+ candidates like U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, Governors Maura Healey, Tina Kotek and Jared Polis and thousands of LGBTQ+ candidates around the country. We’re proud to be the only national organization endorsing pro-equality and pro-choice LGBTQ+ candidates in the United States. We’ve shattered rainbow ceilings in all 50 states and broken election records. Meet our latest endorsements here! [[link removed]] We’ve shattered rainbow ceilings in all 50 states and broken election records. You can power our work and the next Rainbow Wave with a donation today! [[link removed]]
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