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Bliss wins Maine primary
Wed, Jun 11th 2008, 10:27Larry Bliss won his Democratic primary by a wide margin on Tuesday. Bliss, who seeks a seat in the Maine State Senate, will advance to a general election where he is heavily favored.
Veiga helps pass Colorado non-discrimination law
Thu, Jun 5th 2008, 12:31Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter signed a bill outlawing discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people when seeking housing. Openly lesbian state Rep. Jennifer Veiga introduced the bill.
Express Gay News reports on Victory Fund endorsement of Mark LaFontaine
Thu, Jun 5th 2008, 12:24Express Gay News reports on the Victory Fund's endorsement of Mark LaFontaine.
Victory candidates vie for office in Oregon
Tue, May 20th 2008, 17:09Victory-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, 08:22Both of Solano's daily newspapers have enthusiastically endorsed Cabaldon's candidacy.
Randi Shade unseats incumbent
Mon, May 12th 2008, 08:28Victory 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, 08:40In 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, 09:56New 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, 14:24Portland 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, 09:58The 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, 10:26Lee 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.
Health care workers endorse Hirshfield
Tue, Apr 22nd 2008, 08:44Four influential unions representing thousands of nurses, heath care workers and teachers in Sonoma County have endorsed Maddy Hirshfield in the race for 5th District Supervisor.
Statesman Journal endorses Brown for secretary of state
Mon, Apr 21st 2008, 14:00Salem newspaper writes: Her nine years as Senate majority leader gave her experience in working with colleagues, other elected officials and everyday Oregonians.
Webb campaigns in northern Virginia
Fri, Apr 18th 2008, 15:40April's candidate of the month, Lawrence Webb, hopes to become Falls Church, Va.'s next city councilmember. Having already picked up key endorsements, he would be the state's first gay African American to hold public office.
Bullying accusations at the Capitol
Mon, Apr 14th 2008, 11:05State Representatives including Jeanette Mott-Oxford came forward Thursday, saying fellow Representative Jane Cunningham discriminated against students during a recent lobbying day because of how they looked, and possibly their sexual orientation.http://www.krcg.com/news/news_story.aspx?id=119806
Mott Oxford cites students' appearance with legislators meeting refusal
Mon, Apr 14th 2008, 11:03The office of Jeanette Mott Oxford (D-St. Louis) put out a press release Thursday claiming State Rep. Jane Cunningham refused to meet with students Desiree Bain and Austyn Langston of Jackson County because “she found their appearance very difficult to look at.”http://www.pubdef.net/2008/04/11/did-cunningham-snub-anti-bullying-teens/
Pettis leads by 7 points in new poll
Fri, Apr 11th 2008, 14:22An independent poll conducted last week showed Greg Pettis in a commanding position to win the Democratic primary in California's 80th Assembly District.
Lehmberg trounces opponent in Texas D.A. runoff
Wed, Apr 9th 2008, 08:03Rosemary Lehmberg defeated Mindy Montford last night, earning 65 percent of the vote in the runoff election for Travis County district attorney. With no Republican challenger, Lehmberg will be the presumptive winner of the general election.
Sinema serves as leader on LGBT issues in Arizona legislature
Fri, Apr 4th 2008, 09:47Rep. Kyrsten Sinema has made headlines in Arizona through her LGBT advocacy, helping to effectively kill a state ban on marriage equality as well as launching a petition drive to make anti-gay discrimination illegal.





