Press Releases

Victory Fund board elects new directors

Three new directors were named to help guide the Victory Fund as it works to elect more LGBT leaders to change America’s politics.

Victory sets new record, endorses 123 LGBT candidates

Victory Fund today announced it has endorsed 123 openly LGBT candidates for public office, including six U.S. House candidates, so far in 2010.  Victory endorsed a total of 111 in 2008, the previous record.

2010 Victory Fund endorsements grow to 76

Seventy-six openly LGBT candidates have been endorsed by the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund so far this year—an unusually high number this early in the election cycle that suggests the group could support a record number of candidates in 2010.

Victory Fund endorses Lembo for Connecticut Lt. Gov.

Kevin Lembo has won the endorsement of the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund in his race to become Connecticut's next lieutenant governor.  If elected, Lembo would become one of the highest-ranking openly gay elected officials in the U.S.

Victory Fund endorses Cicilline for Congress

The Victory Fund today announced its endorsement of David Cicilline in his race to become the next U.S. Representative from Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District.

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.