Unprecedented LGBT Political Power on Display at Democratic National Convention

LGBT political power is stronger and more visible than ever – with an unprecedented number of LGBT candidates this election cycle, and a robust presence of LGBT elected officials at the Democratic National Convention. To understand the impact, the Victory Fund will hold a telephone press conference with US Representatives Sean Patrick Maloney and Mark Takano, and former Houston Mayor Annise Parker, to discuss the impact LGBT elected officials have on debates, policy and the votes of their straight colleagues.

The Victory Fund will also unveil new research from a survey of 2400 state lawmakers showing straight lawmakers who vote on pro-LGBT legislation are heavily influenced by their LGBT lawmaker colleagues. The research demonstrates the importance of LGBT representation in advancing equality.