Research

Victory Institute's research explores the impact of LGBTQ+ political leaders on advancing equality.

  • Analysis: LGBTQ Women Candidates Win Elections at Higher Rates

    An analysis of Victory Fund electoral data from 2007 – 2016 finds LGBTQ women candidates endorsed by Victory Fund won their elections at significantly higher r…

  • Igualdad para Construir Democracia

    This report (English + Español) explores the political participation during the last 10 years in Peru. The document draw conclusions about those candidacies an…

  • OutDiplomacy: Reflections on LGBTQ Service in the Diplomatic Bureaucracy

    OutDiplomacy examines the impact of President Obama's appointment of six openly gay ambassadors and one special envoy – leading to unprecedented visibility of …

  • A View of the Political Participation of LGBTI People in Political Parties and Movements in Colombia

    This report (English + Español) explores the political participation of LGBTI people in Colombia – including the experiences, perceptions, obstacles and opport…

  • More Than Represent: LGBTQ State Lawmakers Influence Marriage Equality Laws

    The third brief in the “More Than Represent” series examines the impact LGB representatives had on influencing straight lawmaker colleagues to vote in favor of…

  • More Than Represent: LGBTQ Elected Officials Stop Anti-Equality Bills in the States

    The second brief in the “More Than Represent” series examines the impact openly LGBTQ state legislators have on thwarting anti-equality legislation opponents p…

  • More Than Represent: LGBTQ Elected Officials Drive Equality in the States

    The first brief in the “More Than Represent” series examines the relationship between the current level of LGBTQ equality in the states and the number of openl…

  • II Encuentro de Liderazgos Politicos LGBTI de America Latina y el Caribe (Relatoria)

    The report (Español) highlights key moments from the Second Meeting of LGBT Political Leaders in Latin America and the Caribbean in October 2015 in Honduras.

  • Standing Out: Transgender and Gender Variant Candidates and Elected Officials Around the World

    The report examines trans and gender variant candidates running for office, their campaigns and their impact once elected.

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