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LGBTQ+ Victory Fund Endorses 35 Candidates to Boost Representation

3/31/2026

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The LGBTQ+ Victory Fund endorsed 35 candidates across 19 states on March 30, 2026, totaling 163 endorsements.
The move aims to strengthen LGBTQ+ representation amid rising anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, signaling a strategic effort to boost visibility.
Erick Russell, a Connecticut candidate, and Precious Brady-Davis, a candidate in Illinois, are endorsed.
The fund's criteria emphasize commitment to equality and viability.
Elections are a test for LGBTQ+ power amid concerns over supportive conditions.

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Story summary

The LGBTQ+ Victory Fund endorsed 35 candidates across 19 states on March 30, 2026, totaling 163 endorsements.
The move aims to strengthen LGBTQ+ representation amid rising anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, signaling a strategic effort to boost visibility.
Erick Russell, a Connecticut candidate, and Precious Brady-Davis, a candidate in Illinois, are endorsed.
The fund's criteria emphasize commitment to equality and viability.
Elections are a test for LGBTQ+ power amid concerns over supportive conditions.