Equality PAC raised a record $20.7 million during the 2024 election cycle, funneling support to Democrats in competitive House races across the country.
The political arm of the Congressional LGBTQ Equality Caucus is supporting 15 openly LGBTQ House candidates, including six newcomers and nine incumbents, in an effort to secure the largest-ever LGBTQ presence in Congress.
Founded a decade ago with modest funding, PAC has greatly expanded its influence.
PAC co-chairs Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) and Rep. Ritchie Torres (N.Y.) said the caucus has evolved into an “unparalleled force in LGBTQ politics” and a more diverse coalition. He pointed out that he was doing so.
“We have not only expanded the size of our caucus, we have significantly expanded its composition from an almost entirely white, gay male delegation to a strong, diverse coalition that will soon have members from every region of the country. ” Takano and Torres said in a statement.
Six openly LGBTQ women on record — Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.), Rep. Becca Balint (D-Vermont), Rep. Sharice David (D-Kansas), Del. State Sen. Sarah McBride, Washington State Sen. Emily Randall and Texas Rep. Julie Johnson are running for Congress in this election.
Mr. Takano and Mr. Torres emphasized the possibility of a historic first. If they both win, Johnson will become the South’s first openly LGBTQ representative, Randall will become the first openly gay Latina in Congress, and McBride will become the first openly gay woman elected to Congress. Become a transgender person.
Despite not having the backing of Equality PAC, New York House candidate Allison Esposito could make history as the first openly gay Republican woman elected to Congress.
Equality PAC also supports candidates Will Rollins (D-Calif.), who narrowly lost in 2022, and former U.S. Rep. Mondaire Jones (N.Y.), as well as California state Rep. Evan, who is running to replace him after he retires.・Mr. Rowe also supports this project. U.S. Representative Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.).
Other incumbents the PAC endorsed include Rep. Chris Pappas (D-Ill.), Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-Ill.), Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.), and Rep. Robert Garcia. Includes Representative (Democrat, California). ), as well as Takano and Torres.
Equality PAC also works with pro-equality candidates across the country to secure a majority in Congress to advance legislation such as the Equality Act, which seeks to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to enshrine protections for LGBTQ people. sent more than $763,000 to people.
