LGBTQ+ Victory Fund candidate Lauren Ashley Simmons won the most votes in Tuesday’s Democratic primary to represent District 146 in the Texas state House of Representatives in her bid to unseat Rep. Shawn Thierry, a Democrat who voted with Republicans to ban gender affirming care in Texas. An out queer candidate, Simmons’ campaign earned the support of a broad coalition of progressive groups and leaders.

Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker, President & CEO of LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, released the following statement:

“Lauren’s victory today proves that voters don’t want leaders focused on bigotry – they want progress. I couldn’t be more proud of the campaign Lauren and her team ran, making sure they didn’t leave any voter behind in the fight for better representation. Lauren will be a wonderful addition to the Texas House of Representatives and I will do everything I can to make sure she wins the May 28th runoff and again in November.”

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About LGBTQ+ Victory Fund 

LGBTQ+ Victory Fund works to achieve and sustain equality by increasing the number of out LGBTQ+ elected officials at all levels of government while ensuring they reflect the diversity of those they serve. Since 1991, Victory Fund has helped thousands of LGBTQ+ candidates win local, state and federal elections. 

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