Washington, DC – Today, LGBTQ Victory Fund President & CEO Mayor Annise Parker released the following statement on the primary loss of out LGBTQ U.S. Representative Mondaire Jones:
“The result in Mondaire’s race is deeply sad for the LGBTQ community. We’ve lost a fierce advocate and LGBTQ pioneer in Congress who used every ounce of his political power to fight for a more equitable and fair America. We look forward to supporting Mondaire’s continued work in Congress this year as well as his future advocacy. It’s abundantly clear to all who know him that his call to public service is a lifelong endeavor. We look forward to our continued partnership and friendship.”
In 2020, Mondaire Jones and Ritchie Torres made history as the first Black out LGBTQ Members of Congress ever elected in U.S. history. They are the second and third out LGBTQ men of color to serve in Congress, the first being U.S. Representative Mark Takano. More information about all of Victory Fund’s endorsed candidates is available at victoryfund.org/ourcandidates.
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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.
