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News for May 14, 2008
Randi Shade unseats incumbent

Victory Fund-endorsed candidate Randi Shade won a seat on the Austin City Council on Saturday, soundly defeating incumbent Jennifer Kim. She will be the city's first openly gay councilmember.

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Gay & Lesbian Events Calendar
St. Louis Candidate and Campaign Training
June 5, 2008
Sheraton Clayton Hotel

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Prudential financial seminars run May 14-July 22 in various cities
July 22, 2008

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2008 International Gay & Lesbian Leadership Conference
December 4, 2008
The Mayflower Hotel
1127 Connecticut Avenue
Washington, DC 20036

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Gay Politics
Illinois trailblazer Larry McKeon dies at 63

Former Illinois State Rep. Larry McKeon, who made history as the first openly gay member of the state's General Assembly, died yesterday, according to an announcement made by House Majority Leader Barbara Flynn Currie on the House floor.
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Ad proves that San Francisco affiliations can be used as a smear

An ad for Missouri Congressman Sam Graves has proven that the term "San Francisco values" can still be used as a smear during campaign season.
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PRESS RELEASE:

Victory Fund mourns loss of Larry McKeon

Chuck Wolfe, president and CEO of the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund, issued a statement mourning the passing of former Illinois State Rep. Larry McKeon.
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PRESS RELEASE:

David Bohnett Foundation Announces Major Gift to Boost Openly Gay Leadership

A new partnership between the David Bohnett Foundation and the Gay & Lesbian Leadership Institute will help openly gay public leaders take advantage of one of the nation’s most prestigious mid-career executive training programs.
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NEWS:

Webb becomes Virginia's first gay African-American elected to office

In his first bid for elected office, Lawrence Webb won a seat on the Falls Church City Council by a margin of 39 votes. The Victory Fund's political staff launched an intense get-out-the-vote effort to secure the win.
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PRESS RELEASE:

Esquivel named to Victory Fund Senior VP position

Laura M. Esquivel, a longtime political strategist and advocate for social justice issues, including in the gay, Latino and labor movements, has been named Senior Vice President for Political Affairs at the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund.
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NEWS:

Victory Fund releases annual report

New publication reveals that nearly 90 percent of the Victory Fund's budget goes directly to training and support of LGBT candidates. Read the entire report online here.
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CANDIDATE UPDATE:

Sam Adams approaches pivotal 50 percent mark in mayoral race

Portland City Commissioner and mayoral candidate Sam Adams has nearly reached the 50 percent mark according to a recent poll. If Adams pulls in more than half of the vote in his primary, he will not face a general election.
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Races to Watch
Sam Adams
Mayor
City of Portland, Oregon
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Kate Brown
Secretary of State
Oregon
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Alice Lightle
Judge
Little Rock District Court, Place 1
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Gary Sullivan
District Court Judge
Little Rock, Arkansas
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Sheriff
Dallas County, TX
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