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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Evan Low is on a mission to get LGBTQ+ political candidates elected. Here's his plan
In today's hostile environment, we have to make sure our voices are impossible to ignore, Low says.
March 5, 2025
Here are key LGBTQ+ races to watch on Election Day
There could be many firsts in this year's election.
November 5, 2024
California Voters to Decide Fate of State's Prop 8 Same-Sex Marriage Ban in 2024
An amendment would remove language from the state constitution that states “only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California.”
July 16, 2023
How the Stain of Prop. 8 May Be Removed From California
It would repeal the anti-marriage equality language of the infamous Proposition 8.
June 5, 2023
Sarah McBride and Wes Moore lead call for resistance
The prominent Democrats called for solidarity, courage, and unapologetic representation in rousing speeches.
May 5, 2025
Former Calif. legislator Evan Low is the new head of LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, which supports queer politicians
Low will succeed Annise Parker, who announced several months ago that she planned to step down.
March 4, 2025
Months after election, gay House candidate Evan Low will be on November ballot. Here's what happened
Low, currently a member of the California Assembly, is running for a U.S. House seat from Silicon Valley.
May 15, 2024
Here are the LGBTQ+ candidates to watch on Super Tuesday
LGBTQ+ candidates are running to make history in California, Texas, North Carolina, and elsewhere.
March 5, 2024
Proposed Amendment Would Officially End Prop. 8
Despite being overturned, the proposition’s hateful language remains in the California Constitution.
February 16, 2023
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, California AG Rob Bonta receive awards from Victory Fund
The two were recognized as allies to the LGBTQ+ community.
April 28, 2025
Our former CA state rep Low fined $106k for hiding payment to Alec Baldwin
One commission member described Evan Low's deliberate attempts to hide his payment to Baldwin for the actor's appearance at political fundraiser as "egregious."
April 15, 2025
The LGBTQ+ political wins in an otherwise devastating election
There were some bright spots.
November 6, 2024
Weeks after primary election, gay candidate Evan Low advances to general for California congressional seat
The final vote count shows Low in a tie for second with Joe Simitian, so both will be on the general election ballot, along with Sam Liccardo. The primary was held March 5.
April 6, 2024
Gender-neutral toy aisles required under new law in California
California out Assemblymember Evan Low said he was inspired to introduce this bill by an 8-year-old girl who asked, “Why should a store tell me what a girl’s shirt or toy is?”
January 2, 2024
Number of LGBTQ+ Elected Officials at Record High — But Many More Needed
LGBTQ+ Americans are still far from equitable representation in public office, says a new report from the Victory Institute.
June 8, 2023