Candidate Application
The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund requires that all candidate applications for local, municipal or county office be submitted a minimum of 45 days before the first election date. Similarly, the Victory Fund requires that all candidate applications for state or federal office be submitted a minimum of 60 days before the first election date. In the event of extraordinary circumstances, the Victory Fund may agree to expedite an application and disregard the mandatory deadlines.
Please contact the Victory Fund at 202 567.3304 for more information.
To request a candidate application, please contact martin.garcia@victoryfund.org
Before you apply
- Take a Step Back: There are a number of things you must consider before deciding to run for office. Click here for more information.
- Find out if you qualify for a Victory Fund endorsement: Click here to read about our endorsement criteria.
- Get Smart: Attend one of the Gay & Lesbian Leadership Institute’s Candidate and Campaign Trainings. Click here for more information, and a schedule of upcoming trainings.




