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Express Gay News reports on Victory Fund endorsement of Mark LaFontaine

Thu, Jun 5th 2008, 12:24

Express Gay News reports on the Victory Fund's endorsement of Mark LaFontaine.


Victory candidates vie for office in Oregon

Tue, May 20th 2008, 17:09

Victory-endorsed candidates Sam Adams and Kate Brown face potentially decisive primaries this evening as voters turn in their ballots. Adams hopes to become the next mayor of Portland while Brown seeks the office of Secretary of State.


Two Solano newspapers endorse Cabaldon

Wed, May 14th 2008, 08:22

Both of Solano's daily newspapers have enthusiastically endorsed Cabaldon's candidacy.


Randi Shade unseats incumbent

Mon, May 12th 2008, 08:28

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.


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

Wed, May 7th 2008, 08:40

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.


Laurette Healey gets an A on education

Fri, May 2nd 2008, 14:02

California Community Colleges Vice Chancellor Dr. Tod Burnett and Los Angeles Community College Board Trustee Georgia Mercer have endorsed 40th District State Assembly Candidate Laurette Healey.


Victory Fund releases annual report

Fri, May 2nd 2008, 09:56

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.


Sam Adams approaches pivotal 50 percent mark in mayoral race

Tue, Apr 29th 2008, 14:24

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.


Austin American-Statesman endorses Randi Shade

Mon, Apr 28th 2008, 09:58

The newspaper backs Shade over incumbent Jennifer Kim, stating that Shade "has experience running a business, impressive credentials and readiness to tackle the tough challenges facing Austin."


Kevin Lee advances in race for state legislature

Wed, Apr 23rd 2008, 10:26

Lee defeated his Democratic primary opponent by a margin of 58 percent to 42 percent. If he wins the competitive general election, he would become the state's only openly gay legislator.


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