Washington, DC – Today LGBTQ Victory Fund candidate Dana Nessel won the election for Michigan Attorney General. With this win, she will remain the first and only out LGBTQ person elected statewide in Michigan, a title she has held since her historic victory in 2018 when she was first elected Attorney General. A record number of LGBTQ people ran for statewide office this year.
Mayor Annise Parker, President & CEO of LGBTQ Victory Fund, issued the following statement:
“Dana’s win is a clear and resounding victory for all Michiganders – and the country. Voters chose an LGBTQ leader who defends democratic institutions over an anti-LGBTQ activist who aimed to undermine them. Despite a continuous barrage of hate, Dana stood steadfast in her work to safeguard election results and protect LGBTQ people and abortion rights in Michigan. We are confident she will continue being one of the most pro-equality, pro-choice champions in the country. Our rights were on the ballot this year – and Michigan voters delivered.”
Victory Fund is tracking election results at victoryfund.org/2022.
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LGBTQ Victory Fund
LGBTQ Victory Fund works to achieve and sustain equality by increasing the number of openly LGBTQ elected officials at all levels of government while ensuring they reflect the diversity of those they serve. Since 1991, Victory Fund has helped thousands of openly LGBTQ candidates win local, state and federal elections.
