“The reason I’m running for state Senate in 2023 is to keep continuing the constituent work that I’ve been doing”
Karine Jean-Pierre among speakers at D.C. Victory Fund brunch
“Given the new political climate in Virginia, we know that many are worried about the future of LGBTQ equality in our commonwealth”
“We drew maps which did not unduly favor either party- These maps came about as part of a partisan and incumbency blind process"
Election results an ominous sign heading into midterms
Democrat defeated Republican Christopher Stone
In 2021, at least 410 out LGBTQ candidates ran for office – more than in any other odd-numbered election year in history
Roem, a former journalist, in 2018 became the first openly transgender person seated in any state legislature in the nation
Stone, a U.S. Air Force veteran is concerned LGBTQ laws were too narrowly focused and not written with the interests of most Virginians
A dozen other states and territories have also banned the LGBTQ panic defense
