Team LPAC

The road ahead is undoubtedly challenging. But amid this uncertainty, we find hope and inspiration in the victories that lit up Election Night. We achieved a 78% win rate and supported over 200 LGBTQ+ women and nonbinary candidates, showcasing the momentum of our movement. For us here at LPAC, the shining stars are our endorsed Congressional, state and local elected officials who champion our values of inclusivity and equality. As of today: * 82 percent of our candidates of color won * 69 percent of our trans candidates won * 74 percent of our candidates 40 and under won * 92 percent of our incumbents have won re-election * 79 percent of our candidates running in tossup districts won * 80 percent of our candidates running in southern states won With Senator Tammy Baldwin winning re-election, we have?protected LGBTQ+ representation in the U.S. Senate.?Our Congressional champion incumbents - Becca Balint, Sharice Davids, and Angie Craig - will be joined by Julie Johnson, Sarah McBride, and Emily Randall,?doubling our bench in the House of Representatives.?In state legislatures, inspiring trailblazers like Gabby Salinas in Tennessee, Keturah Herron in Kentucky, and Lisa Grafstein in North Carolina will stand strong for our communities, fighting discrimination and defending our rights. There is still work to do, and LPAC is ready to lead the way. Together, we will move forward, and we will never stop working toward a more just and inclusive America.

As #HispanicHeritageMonth, #LGBTQHistoryMonth and the final sprint of election season converge, two queer Latinas in politics (LPAC Executive Director Janelle Perez and LPAC candidate Emily Randall ) want you to know that your vote could make history.

Learn about how Project 2025 would affect the LGBTQ+ community by tuning into the News is Out Webinar on Wednesday, October 23rd at 6pm ET, featuring LPAC ED?Janelle Perez, LPAC board member?Charlotte Clymer, Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta of Pennsylvania, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Commissioner Precious Brady-Davis, Lambda Legal CEO Kevin Jennings, Congressional LPAC-endorsed candidate and Texas state Rep. Julie Johnson and National LGBTQ Task Force Policy Director Allen Morris. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g2u4bZEp

What better way to celebrate #InternationalLesbianDay than by introducing you to the newest member of LPAC’s Board of Directors, Shanta Franco-Clausen? Shay is a powerful, passionate LGBTQ+ leader. Her exceptional career has been marked by a relentless pursuit of groundbreaking legislation and substantial funding initiatives, all aimed at uplifting the marginalized communities she herself emerged from. Welcome, Shay! We are honored and lucky to have you on the team. Read the full release: www.teamlpac.com/news

Excited to be hosting this with Team LPAC on October 19th! We'd love to see you there! https://lnkd.in/gne7UrS2

Today, on #InternationalLesbianDay and during #LGBTQHistoryMonth, we honor the trailblazing?lesbian activist and leader, Urvashi Vaid. Urvashi founded LPAC and was the first woman of color to lead a national gay and lesbian organization. She fought for HIV/AIDS funding, for an end to discriminatory laws, and for stigma to be stripped away. We miss her today and always. Join us next week in Urvashi’s beloved Provincetown during Women’s Week, where we will honor her memory through free screenings of the doc?There Are Things to Do and the launch of the Urvashi Vaid Legacy Fund which will support LPAC candidates of color. ????????? Film screenings: https://lnkd.in/gdN2btyv Support the Urvashi Vaid Legacy Fund: https://lnkd.in/gmBwHiA7

Thank you to Maya Rupert at Square One Politics for featuring LPAC Executive Director Janelle Perez and our work here at LPAC! "We have really, really cool queer women and nonbinary folks running this year... They are trailblazers for so many people that will come behind them. And their stories need to be elevated because we — queer women and nonbinary folks — need to see that there's folks out there that are running and putting themselves out there to fight for them."

LPAC will be at Women's Week starting October 13th in Provincetown, MA to honor the legacy of an extraordinary leader and former Ptown resident, Urvashi Vaid. Project LPAC will be sponsoring free screenings of the documentary There Are Things To Do, a powerful tribute to Urvashi’s incredible contributions to the fight for LGBTQ equality, women’s rights, and social justice. This film captures her remarkable spirit and tireless advocacy, and we would be honored to have you join us for this moving experience. The film will be screened at Waters Edge Cinema once a day October 14-18. Secure your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/gRf_kbn8 On Thursday, October 17th from 3-5pm at the Gifford House, we will also be officially launching the LPAC Urvashi Legacy Fund, which will exclusively support LPAC’s candidates of color. This fund represents Urvashi’s lifelong dedication to equity and inclusion, ensuring that LGBTQ women of color have the resources and support they need to make lasting change in our political landscape. If you can't be there, please consider contributing to the Fund here: https://lnkd.in/gmBwHiA7 Thank you for your support as we honor Urvashi and her lasting impact.

Janelle Perez has been leading LPAC as Interim Executive Director since January, and now is officially our ED! We're so grateful for Janelle's leadership as we keep up the fight for LGBTQ+ and nonbinary political representation! ?? Please see our full statement featuring quotes by Janelle and Board Chair Shari Weiner:

LPAC is thrilled to be cohosting not just one, but TWO awesome #VPDebate watch parties in Cali with Equality California, Human Rights Campaign, East Bay Stonewall Democratic Club, The OUT Foundation! Join us in West Hollywood at The Abbey and in Oakland at Fluid this Tuesday as we cheer on Governor Tim Walz - a champion for the LGBTQ community! ??????? See link below to RSVP for Oakland, and email [email protected] to RSVP for LA! ?? Oakland RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gKBXRvXV