Press Release

Victory Fund endorses Lembo for Connecticut Lt. Gov.

Thu, Mar 18th 2010, 12:37

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Denis Dison (202) 842-7308, denis.dison@victoryfund.org

Washington, D.C.--Kevin Lembo has won the endorsement of the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund in his race to become Connecticut's next lieutenant governor, the group announced today.  Lembo has extensive experience as a public servant in Connecticut, and currently serves as the state's top public advocate for those attempting to access health care.  If elected, Lembo would become one of the highest-ranking openly gay elected officials in the U.S.

"Kevin's career demonstrates a deep commitment to public service and to making government work for everyone.  His victory will be an affirmation of openness and honesty in politics, so we are proud to stand with him in this important and exciting campaign," said Chuck Wolfe, president and CEO of the Victory Fund.

The Victory Fund is the only national organization dedicated to increasing the number of openly lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender elected officials at all levels of government in the U.S.  The number of LGBT elected officials in the U.S. has grown from 49 to more than 475 since the group's founding in 1991.  For more information, visit www.victoryfund.org.