Press Releases

Lesbian elected mayor of Houston, Texas

"This victory sends a clear signal that gays and lesbians are an integral part of American civic life, that we're willing to lead, and that voters will respond to candidates who are open and honest about their lives,”  said Chuck Wolfe, Victory President and CEO.

Gay, lesbian candidates victorious across U.S.

Openly gay and lesbian candidates swept to victory in local and state races across the country, according to results released today by the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund.

Annise Parker Finishes First in Houston Mayor’s Race

Houston City Controller Annise Parker was the top vote-getter Tuesday in the race for mayor, garnering more than 30% of the vote in a crowded field of candidates. Parker will now face former city attorney Gene Locke, who finished second, in a runoff election in mid-December.

Obama signs historic hate crimes bill

"It's thrilling to watch the president sign federal legislation that acknowledges the human dignity of LGBT Americans," said Chuck Wolfe, Victory Fund president and CEO.

Victory applauds historic hate crimes vote

"I’m proud that the openly gay and lesbian members of Congress were there to add their voices to the debate and to speak authentically about the experience of gay and transgender Americans," said Chuck Wolfe, Victory Fund President and CEO.

Victory Fund endorses record number of openly LGBT candidates

The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund today announced it has endorsed 76 openly lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) political candidates in 2009, making this endorsement slate the group’s largest ever in an non-federal election year.

Gay candidates advance across the country

Nearly a dozen openly gay and lesbian candidates in three states faced primary elections Tuesday, with eight advancing to general elections this November.  To date, over 35 Victory-endorsed candidates have advanced with primary election wins.

Victory Fund makes eight new endorsements

Eight openly gay and lesbian candidates have earned the endorsement of the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund in August.  A total of 76 openly LGBT candidates have been endorsed by the Victory Fund so far this year.

Victory Fund mourns passing of Sen. Kennedy

"Senator Kennedy was a great man.  He made a career of fighting for the poor, for women, for racial minorities, and for basic human rights for LGBT Americans," said CEO Chuck Wolfe.

Victory Fund, HRC endorse Anthony Woods for Congress

Anthony Woods, an Iraq vet and recipient of the Bronze Star, is running in a special election to represent California's 10th Congressional District in the U.S. House.