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We work to build long-term LGBTQ+ political power by helping elect LGBTQ+ leaders at every level of government.

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    Ashley Shade

    North Adams City Council
    North Adams, Massachusetts
    Ashley was the first out trans person elected to office in North Adams!
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    Mark Sickles

    Virginia House of Delegates
    Alexandria, Virginia
    Mark will continue to be an important voice for equality in the Virginia House of Delegates!
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    Marsha Silverman

    Mayor of Glen Cove
    Glen Cove, New York
    Marsha will be the first out LGBTQ+ Mayor of Glen Cove!
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    Denise Simmons

    Cambridge City Council
    Cambridge, Massachusetts
    Denise was the first out Black lesbian mayor in the country!
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    LaWana Slack Mayfield

    Charlotte City Council
    Charlotte, North Carolina
    LaWana was the first out LGBTQ+ person elected citywide in Charlotte!
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    Eric Sorensen

    U.S. House of Representatives
    Moline, Illinois
    Eric was the first out LGBTQ+ person elected to Congress from Illinois!
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    Ryan Sorenson

    Mayor of Sheboygan
    Sheboygan, Wisconsin
    Ryan is the first out LGBTQ+ mayor of Sheboygan!
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    Brad Spanbauer

    Oshkosh City Council
    Oshkosh, Wisconsin
    Brad will be an important voice for equality on the Oshkosh City Council!
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    Monika Stajniak

    Elk Grove Township Board of Trustees
    Elk Grove Village, Illinois
    Monika will bring important representation to Elk Grove Township!
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    Thomas Stephenson

    David Douglas School District #40 Board
    Oregon
    Thomas will be an important voice for equality on the David Douglas School Board!
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    Brianna Titone

    Colorado State Treasurer
    Colorado
    Brianna will be the first out trans person elected Statewide in Colorado!
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    Anthony Tordillos

    San Jose City Council
    San Jose, California
    Anthony will be the only LGBTQ+ member of the City Council, and only the 3rd openly gay councilmember elected in San José!
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    Austin Tylec

    Mayor of North Tonawanda
    North Tonawanda, New York
    Austin was the first out LGBTQ+ mayor of North Tonawanda!
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    Julie Vandenboom

    Lansing City Council
    Lansing, Michigan
    Julie will be an important voice for equality on the Lansing City Council!
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    Mike Verveer

    Madison Common Council
    Madison, Wisconsin
    Mike will continue to be a champion for equality on the Madison Common Council!
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    Jesse Vogel

    Columbus City Council
    Columbus, Ohio
    Jesse will be an important voice for equality in Columbus!