Hearts and minds cannot be won through violence. We condemn, and call on all others to condemn, all acts of violence.

We are proud to endorse Rae Cousins for Delegate in District 79. They’re a Richmond-born lawyer and mom who’s fought for reproductive health protections, inclusive public schools, voter restoration, and climate justice for working families. All endorsements: lgbtvadem.org/endorsements.

We are proud to endorse Fernando Martinez for District 29. They served our country in the Air Force and as Leesburg vice‑mayor, champion inclusive healthcare, gun safety, reproductive freedom, environmental justice, and free speech. All endorsements: lgbtvadem.org/endorsements.

We are proud to endorse @jetforva.bsky.social, District 21. A Marine veteran and attorney, he has championed reproductive freedom, health care access, and housing justice, and fights to protect LGBTQ+ rights in the legislature. See all our endorsed candidates at lgbtvadem.org/endorsements.

We are proud to endorse @henson4virginia.bsky.social for House of Delegates District 19! As the first openly gay Black man in the General Assembly, he’s championed marriage equality, anti‑discrimination, disability job training & more. See all our endorsed candidates at lgbtvadem.org/endorsements.

LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia are proud to endorse Jonas Eppert for House of Delegates District 74. He supports affordable healthcare, funding public schools, sustainable development, and leadership that puts people and the planet first. See all our endorsed candidates at lgbtvadem.org/endorsements.

We are proud to endorse Donna Littlepage, a longtime healthcare leader who champions reproductive freedom and Medicaid access, and brings decades of nonprofit service and thoughtful public-service leadership to District 40. All endorsements: lgbtvadem.org/endorsements

We are proud to endorse Jena Crisler for Virginia House of Delegates, District 35. As a physician and champion for rural healthcare access, due process, reproductive freedom and term limits, they stand strong for our community. All endorsements: lgbtvadem.org/endorsements.

LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia are proud to endorse Shane Boswell for Virginia House of Delegates, District 31. A Navy veteran and community leader, he’s committed to expanding opportunity, job training, and inclusive economic growth. See all our endorsed candidates at lgbtvadem.org/endorsements.

We are proud to endorse Biko Agozino, a sociology professor committed to civil rights, affordable housing, public education and expanding healthcare. They support free speech protections. All endorsements: lgbtvadem.org/endorsements.

We are proud to endorse @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social for U.S. House in District 11. They’ve expanded transit access, led on climate action, and fought censorship targeting LGBTQ+ expression. Their long public service record shows real leadership. All endorsements: lgbtvadem.org/endorsements.

We are proud to endorse Makayla Venable for House of Delegates, District 36. A healthcare worker and working‑class activist from Staunton, they support expanding access to care, mental health crisis services, and safe inclusive spaces for LGBTQ youth. All endorsements: lgbtvadem.org/endorsements.

We are proud to endorse @yrorrer.bsky.social for Virginia House of Delegates District 47. She has a deep background supporting child abuse survivors and addressing mental health, and has vowed to defend personal freedom. All endorsements: lgbtvadem.org/endorsements

We are proud to endorse @paytonfordelegate.bsky.social for Virginia House of Delegates District 34. They support protections for trans students, defend free speech, and back stronger tenant and worker rights. All endorsements: lgbtvadem.org/endorsements

We are proud to endorse Cheryl Bubeck Smith for Virginia House of Delegates, District 98. They champion marriage equality and reproductive freedom, and promise to safeguard LGBTQ+ nondiscrimination protections and free speech. All endorsements: lgbtvadem.org/endorsements

We are proud to endorse @rodney4virginia.bsky.social for House of Delegates District 90. They’ve championed LGBTQ+ rights, inclusive education, and gender-affirming care, and bring a civil rights record rooted in public service. All endorsements: lgbtvadem.org/endorsements.

We are proud to endorse Destiny LeVere Bolling for House of Delegates, District 80. A champion for working families, they have consistently defended reproductive rights, LGBTQIA+ students, free speech, and access to affirming care. All endorsements: lgbtvadem.org/endorsements.

We are proud to endorse Michael Jones for District #77. A longtime advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, they’ve fought to defend free speech, expand protections for transgender students, and fully fund inclusive public education. All endorsements: lgbtvadem.org/endorsements.

We are proud to endorse @hayesfordelegate.bsky.social for House of Delegates, District 52. They’ll fight to protect trans youth, fund HIV prevention, and defend public education from anti-LGBTQ+ bias. They are committed to equity and free speech. All endorsements: lgbtvadem.org/endorsements.

We are proud to endorse Mario Haggerty for House of Delegates, District 67. A Navy veteran and advocate for inclusive education, LGBTQ+ rights, and healthcare access, they’ll champion fairness, safety, and opportunity for all. All endorsements: lgbtvadem.org/endorsements.

We are proud to endorse @cgreen2024.bsky.social for Virginia House of Delegates, District 44! She’s a proven advocate for civil rights, equal justice, and ensuring rural voices are heard and represented. We value her commitment to equity for all. All endorsements: lgbtvadem.org/endorsements.

We are proud to endorse Randolph Critzer for House of Delegates, District 72. A lifelong Virginian and attorney, he backs protections for LGBTQ+ youth, gender-affirming care, and access to family planning, clean water, and broadband. All endorsements: lgbtvadem.org/endorsements.

We are proud to endorse @nicole4delegate.bsky.social for House of Delegates, District 66. A former school board member and public education advocate, she champions LGBTQ+ rights, gender-affirming care, and inclusive education policies. All endorsements: lgbtvadem.org/endorsements.

We are proud to endorse @bonitaganthony.bsky.social for House of Delegates, District 92. A champion for equality, she supports access to gender-affirming care, comprehensive LGBTQ-inclusive education, and repealing Virginia’s ban on same-sex marriage. All endorsements: lgbtvadem.org/endorsements.

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LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia are proud to endorse @meowmel.bsky.social for House of Delegates, District 48. She’s a champion for LGBTQ+ rights, rural healthcare, tenant protections, and fully funded public schools. See all our endorsed candidates at lgbtvadem.org/endorsements.

LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia are proud to endorse Cat Porterfield for District 99. A community leader, award‑winning journalist, mom, and Realtor, she champions inclusive schools, environmental protection, and gun violence prevention. See all our endorsed candidates at lgbtvadem.org/endorsements

LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia proudly endorse Delegate Michael Feggans for District 97. He sponsored HB174 ensuring marriage licenses can’t be denied based on sex, gender, or race, protecting marriage equality for all Virginians. See all endorsements: lgbtvadem.org/endorsements.

LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia are proud to endorse Delegate Kelly Convirs-Fowler in District 96. She championed HB2769 to ban insurance discrimination against PrEP users, expanding healthcare equity for those at risk of HIV. See all our endorsed candidates at lgbtvadem.org/endorsements.

LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia proudly endorse Delegate Alex Askew for District 95. He championed the Virginia Values Act’s nondiscrimination protections and voted to ban the gay/trans panic defense. See all our endorsed candidates at lgbtvadem.org/endorsements.

LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia are proud to endorse @philforvirginia.bsky.social for District 94. He is championing constitutional protections for LGBTQ+ equality and has defended reproductive freedom and voting rights. See all our endorsed candidates at lgbtvadem.org/endorsements.

LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia are proud to endorse @donscott757.bsky.social for District 88. As Speaker, he oversaw the passage of a constitutional amendment enshrining marriage equality and non-discrimination protections in Virginia. See all our endorsed candidates at lgbtvadem.org/endorsements.

LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia are proud to endorse @jeionward.bsky.social for District 87. A former teacher and labor leader, Del. Ward voted for the Virginia Values Act to protect LGBTQ Virginians and supported inclusive schools. See all our endorsed candidates at lgbtvadem.org/endorsements.

LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia are proud to endorse Delegate Marcia Price for District 85. Del. Price is the first Black LGBTQ+ woman in the General Assembly and co-patroned legislation banning discrimination against LGBTQ+ people. See all our endorsed candidates at lgbtvadem.org/endorsements.

LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia are proud to endorse Delegate Betsy Carr, District 78! She led a resolution urging study of bullying and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth and blocked anti-transgender youth bills in 2023. See all our endorsed candidates at lgbtvadem.org/endorsements.

LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia proudly endorse Delegate Debra Gardner for District 76. She co-patroned HB 18 to strengthen hate crime protections for LGBTQIA+ Virginians and champions inclusive policies. See all endorsements: lgbtvadem.org/endorsements.

LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia are proud to endorse Lindsey Dougherty, District 75! A community advocate, she pledges to ban housing discrimination, end conversion therapy, and secure workplace protections for LGBTQIA+ Virginians. See all our endorsed candidates at lgbtvadem.org/endorsements.

LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia are proud to endorse @jess4va.com, District 71! A community advocate, she champions personal freedoms and will push to defend and expand LGBTQIA+ non-discrimination protections in Virginia. See all our endorsed candidates at lgbtvadem.org/endorsements.

LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia are proud to endorse @simondshd70.bsky.social, District 70! She voted for the Virginia Values Act to extend LGBTQIA+ non-discrimination protections and backed banning gay/trans panic defenses. See all our endorsed candidates at lgbtvadem.org/endorsements.

LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia are proud to endorse Mark Downey, District 69! A pediatrician and dad of four LGBTQ+ children, he’s committed to expanding inclusive healthcare and ending HIV stigma in Virginia. See all our endorsed candidates at lgbtvadem.org/endorsements.

LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia are proud to endorse Delegate Joshua Cole, District 65! He testified in 2023 to protect same-sex marriage, and his win flipped the House to a pro-equality majority. See all our endorsed candidates at lgbtvadem.org/endorsements.

LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia are proud to endorse @sara4va.bsky.social, District 62! A lifelong community advocate, she champions personal freedoms and will push for strong nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQIA+ Virginians. See all our endorsed candidates at lgbtvadem.org/endorsements.

In the finale of Les Misérables, we hear, “Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.” Today, Independence Day, we celebrate the hope that we will rise to our ideals of equality and justice for all...

LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia proudly endorse Delegate Rodney Willett for District 58. He’s championed increased mental health funding for LGBTQ+ youth and pledged support for transgender Virginians facing unjust policies. See all endorsements: lgbtvadem.org/endorsements

LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia proudly endorse Delegate Amy Laufer for District 55. As Charlottesville School Board Chair, she enacted LGBTQIA+ nondiscrimination protections in 2015 and now champions LGBTQIA+ rights in the House. See all endorsements: lgbtvadem.org/endorsements

LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia endorse @samrasoul.bsky.social for District 38. Rasoul co-patroned HB1429, prohibiting discrimination in health insurance based on gender identity and sexual orientation. See all of our endorsements at lgbtvadem.org/endorsements.

House Republicans — including all 5 from VA — voted to advance a bill that would threaten healthcare for more than 322,000 Virginians and leave at least 6 rural hospitals at risk of closing. Every elected official who votes for final passage should be ashamed.

LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia endorse David Reid for District 28. Reid championed stronger hate crime protections and nondiscrimination in employment and public accommodations for LGBTQ+ Virginians. See all of our endorsements at lgbtvadem.org/endorsements.

LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia endorse @brianasewell.bsky.social for District 25. Sewell champions the ban on conversion therapy for minors and advances LGBTQ+ nondiscrimination protections in Virginia law. See all of our endorsements at lgbtvadem.org/endorsements. 

LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia endorse Delegate Luke Torian for District 24. He backed the Virginia Values Act to expand LGBTQ+ nondiscrimination protections and supported adding sexual orientation & gender identity to the state hate crimes law. See all: lgbtvadem.org/endorsements