‘Gayest’ Congressman Robert Garcia & Maine Gov. Janet Mills target Trump at LGBTQ+ leadership conference
The out ranking member of the House Oversight Committee and the ally who fought Donald Trump got rousing applause for their opening remarks.
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Read the latest news about Victory Fund, a major LGBT nonprofit organization helmed by Chuck Wolfe. Victory Fund works to train and elect LGBT politicians across the United States, and it has succeeded in establishing at least one representative in every state. Learn more about its work to elect Houston's lesbian mayor Annise Parker, the first out U.S. senator, Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin, and the election of LGBT members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Victory Fund not only provides funds for political campaigns, it advises candidates on how to win.
Karine Jean-Pierre to lead discussion with LGBTQ+ women attorneys general on holding Trump at bay
“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.
December 03 2025 6:00 AM
Joe Biden to receive top honor at LGBTQ+ leadership conference for his contributions to equality
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.
December 02 2025 6:00 AM
Sarah McBride and Wes Moore lead call for resistance
The prominent Democrats called for solidarity, courage, and unapologetic representation in rousing speeches.
May 05 2025 4:35 PM
Pete Buttigieg will be inducted into LGBTQ+ Political Hall of Fame at DNC (exclusive)
The out gay official will join other notables in LGBTQ+ political history.
August 19 2024 12:00 PM
Number of Black LGBTQ+ Elected Leaders Surges in America: Report
Representation matters, and new data suggests that Black queer and trans elected officials are being voted into office in record numbers.
February 24 2023 11:21 AM
LGBTQ+ People Are Running for School Board Seats in Historic Numbers
The number of out LGBTQ+ people running for school board seats has doubled since 2018.
October 28 2022 1:00 PM
All 50 States Have Seen LGBTQ+ Candidates in 2022, Says Advocacy Group
It's a landmark year with record numbers and diversity of LGBTQ+ candidates.
October 27 2022 5:50 PM
Out LGBTQ+ Elected Officials Jump to Record Level in Past Year
There are at least 1,043 out LGBTQ+ people in elected office around the nation, up 5.8 percent from a year ago.
August 19 2022 10:50 AM
LGBTQ+ History in the Making With Record Number of Out Candidates
A total of 1,008 out candidates are seeking political office this year, exceeding 2020's record.
July 22 2022 7:15 PM
9 LGBTQ+ Candidates Who Did Us Proud During Pride Month
These politicians who won historic races gave us reason to celebrate.
July 15 2022 3:35 PM
Electing Out People Is Our Best Defense to the War Against Queer Youth
Queer and trans kids are under attack in every corner of our country. Without having a seat at the political table, the onslaught will continue.
April 02 2022 8:00 AM
Kyrsten Sinema Gets More Heat Over Her Support for Filibuster
More than 50 Arizona LGBTQ+ activists and allies call on the Human Rights Campaign to urge Sinema to back filibuster reform so that key legislation can move forward.
January 19 2022 9:55 PM
The U.S. Will Now Have 1,000 Out Elected Officials in Historic First
Victories in Tuesday's election will push the number over that mark when all the winners take office, and the candidates represent the diversity of the LGBTQ+ population.
November 04 2021 9:34 AM
The Effort to Stop Gayborhoods From Being Carved Up in Redistricting
Drawing political boundaries in the middle of areas with significant LGBTQ+ populations is a wily way for conservatives to hold on to power.
August 11 2021 8:10 PM
LGBTQ+ People Elected in Record Numbers But Still Underrepresented
There are nearly 1,000 out elected officials in the U.S. now, but the community isn't represented in accordance with its proportion of the population.
July 28 2021 4:57 PM
History in Nebraska: Lincoln Council Has Three Out Members, Gay Chair
James Michael Bowers is the first out council chair, and Sandra Washington and Tom Beckius provide additional LGBTQ+ representation.
May 18 2021 3:29 PM
National Out to Win Day: Shattering the 'Lavender Ceiling'
LGBTQ+ politicians have made great in-roads, but we remain severely underrepresented among the halls of power.
April 02 2021 11:58 AM
Victory Fund Asks Gov. Newsom to Appoint LGBTQ+ Replacement for Harris
There has never been an out LGBTQ+ senator from California.
November 11 2020 6:08 PM
16 LGBTQ+ Candidates to Watch on Election Night
Will 2020 see another rainbow wave?
November 02 2020 12:01 PM