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Read the incredible stories of LGBTQ+ leaders advancing equality across the U.S. and globe, as well as the recent work of Victory Institute.

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  • I’m LGBTQ+ and I want to Run for Office. Now What?

    It seems every election year is touted as “the most important of our lifetime.” But why is that? In…

  • Running in Mexico: LGBTIQ+ Political Leaders Train to Win

    Though the year has just begun, the Global team is already on the road! Our first stop – Mexico…

  • Victory in Phoenix: Our 2024 Western LGBTQ+ Candidate & Campaign Training

    This was our first Candidate & Campaign Training of 2024! Registration is LIVE for next 2024 Candidate & Campaign…

  • Meet the Spring 2024 Victory Congressional Interns!

    Meet the Spring 2024 Victory Congressional Interns!We are so proud to announce and introduce the Spring 2024 Victory Congressional…

  • Nothing About Us, Without Us – Oliver Williams

    The Victory Congressional Fellowship brings one outstanding LGBTQ+ young professional to Washington, DC, for a 10-month fellowship supporting the Executive…

  • LGBTQ+ Candidate & Campaign 101 Training

    We are gearing up for our 2024 Candidate & Campaign Trainings! Registration is LIVE – learn more and apply…

  • Mayor Annise Parker State of Victory 2023

    Look at all the amazing, powerful and trailblazing LGBTQ+ leaders in this room!Elected officials, appointed officials, program alumni, executive…

  • Our LGBTQI+ Leadership Training in Medellín, Colombia!

    In 2023, we are seeing a historic precedent being set for LGBTQI+ political participation in Colombia’s territorial elections, in…

  • Victory In Detroit: Our 2023 Midwest Candidate & Campaign Training

    This was our last Candidate & Campaign Training for 2023! Registration is LIVE for our 2024 trainings - learn…

  • Dave Upthegrove: 25 Years Since Coming Out

    I came out of the closet the year I first ran for office. At the time, my then-mentor told…

  • Victory Institute names Oliver Williams as the 2023-2024 Victory Congressional Fellow

    Oliver Williams is the newest Victory Congressional Fellow named by LGBTQ+ Victory Institute.This competitive 10-month fellowship brings one outstanding…

  • Laphonza Butler to be 1st Out LGBTQ+ Black U.S. Senator!

    Today LGBTQ+ Victory Institute celebrated Laphonza Butler’s appointment to be the next U.S. senator from California – the first…

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