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