Time To Run

Resources for LGBTQ+ candidates

LGBTQ+ people are severely underrepresented at all levels of government. LGBTQ+ Victory Institute wants to change that.  

It’s your time to run!

We need you!

Our community desperately needs more LGBTQ+ people like you to run for office and fight for equality in the halls of power. After all, if not you, then who?

We also know that running – or thinking about running for office – can be daunting. We’re here to make it easier for new candidates like you. Learn more about how to start your campaign, check out what office to run for and get resources tailored for LGBTQ+ candidates.

You can win!

Campaigning is both an art and a science. It is a science in that there are hard skills one can learn to be a strong campaigner (determining vote goals, fundraising, getting out the vote), but it also an art in that there are several aspects to campaigns that require the right balance of charisma and personality.

We are here to help you win. Access our Time to Run Toolbox here!

We can help you win!

Don’t wait for a big general election year to decide to run – plant the seeds in advance and get your operation started early. Last-minute campaigns seldom succeed in the fast-paced political world.

You can get started today – access our resources here.

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