LGBTQ+ elected officials are facing mental health challenges. A new initiative wants to support them
“Being an out LGBTQ+ elected official in this climate takes a big toll on one’s mental health," says Victory Institute's Evan Low.
May 29, 2025
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“Being an out LGBTQ+ elected official in this climate takes a big toll on one’s mental health," says Victory Institute's Evan Low.
“Their work to defend civil rights and protect vulnerable communities shows what it means to lead boldly in the face of federal attacks,” the former White House Press Secretary told The Advocate.
He will receive the award at the LGBTQ+ Victory Institute's International LGBTQ+ Leaders Conference, the largest gathering of LGBTQ+ elected leaders held in Washington, D.C. annually.