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LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About
Representation matters: backing LGBTQ+ champions in 2025
In 2025, building LGBTQ+ representation is more urgent than ever. From unprecedented legislative attacks to the ongoing struggle for visibility, our community faces existential challenges, and the only antidote is more LGBTQ+ leaders in every corner of government.
LGBTQ+ Victory Fund continues to fuel that progress by endorsing courageous leaders [[link removed]] like Jolanda Jones , who is running in a Texas special election for U.S. House District TX‑18, with her general election scheduled for November 4, 2025!
If she wins, she would become the first out LGBTQ+ Black woman ever elected to the U.S. Congress [[link removed]] , a milestone that would amplify Black queer voices in national policy. Jolanda has decades of service across city council, school boards, and state legislature in Texas [[link removed]] . As the first out LGBTQ Black representative in the Texas House , she led the repeal of the sodomy law and continuously battles anti‑LGBTQ legislation in her state [[link removed]] !
Building a Rainbow Wave in the U.S. Congress
Angie Craig is building a strong case in the race to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Tina Smith: she’s raised the most cash in the race [[link removed]] ! She also announced a huge endorsement from U.S. Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi [[link removed]] !
Meanwhile, Chris Pappas , who is running for the U.S. Senate in New Hampshire [[link removed]] , has announced his campaign has raised $1.8 million so far [[link removed]] ! He’s also raising the alarm about the Trump Administration shutting down the LGBTQ+ subline of the 988 crisis support hotline [[link removed]] .
JoAnna Mendoza , running for AZ-06, launched her first campaign ad – watch it here [[link removed]] ! You can also check out her latest interview with Herald/Review Media here [[link removed]] !
In Michigan, Jeremy Moss is standing strong for trans rights as he runs for Michigan’s 11th Congressional seat [[link removed]] . He also joined FlashPOINT [[link removed]] to talk about the campaign trail and his work in the Michigan senate [[link removed]] !
Meanwhile on the campaign trail in Illinois, Kevin Morrison is hitting the pavement and meeting voters [[link removed]] ! He’s been canvassing and campaigning across IL-08 ensuring voters know his story [[link removed]] and what’s at stake in the U.S. House [[link removed]] !
From Statehouse to Statewide: Toni Atkins Runs for California Governor
With Vice President Kamala Harris confirming she won’t run for California governor in 2026 [[link removed]] , all eyes are on another trailblazer: former Senate President pro Tem and Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins .
As the first woman and first out LGBTQ+ person to lead both chambers of the California Legislature [[link removed]] , Toni has made history — and now she's running to make it again. A lifelong advocate for reproductive freedom, working families, and LGBTQ+ equality [[link removed]] , Toni’s campaign is powered by the same values that have guided her entire career [[link removed]] . Victory Fund is proud to support Toni as she seeks to become California’s next governor.
Ebbin and Henson fight for equality - and reelection
Two LGBTQ+ trailblazers are back on the ballot in Virginia, and they’re fighting to protect marriage equality after Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears came out against the bill [[link removed]] .
State Senator Adam Ebbin , the first out gay member of both chambers of the General Assembly, is leading the push to repeal Virginia’s same-sex marriage ban [[link removed]] . Delegate Rozia Henson , the first out gay Black member, passed legislation to prevent discrimination in marriage equality. Their campaigns are about more than reelection. They’re about securing lasting protections for our community. Let’s make sure they have the support to keep fighting!
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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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