LGBTQ+ Victory Fund spotlight candidate Molly Cook was reelected to her seat in the Texas Senate on Election day. Cook is the first out LGBTQ+ state senator in Texas.
LGBTQ+ Victory Fund President & CEO Annise Parker released the following statement:
Congratulations to Molly Cook on her reelection to the Texas State Senate. Beyond making history, Molly has shown her dedication to supporting all Texans with a pro-equality agenda and helping to use her voice toward making a more inclusive government. We are proud of Molly’s advocacy and dedication to public service and know her presence will continue to have an important impact in the Texas Senate.
Nearly 800 LGBTQ+ candidates were on the ballot according to updated totals from the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund. 508 total candidates have been endorsed by the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, of which 421 are on the ballot. For election night updates, visit our Election 2024 tracker.
Contact: Orie Givens, press@victoryfund.org
About LGBTQ+ Victory Fund
LGBTQ+ Victory Fund works to achieve and sustain equality by increasing the number of out 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 LGBTQ+ candidates win local, state and federal elections. victoryfund.org
