LGBTQ+ Victory Fund candidate Lisa Middleton advanced in Tuesday’s primary election in California Senate District 28, putting her on track to become the first out transgender state legislator in California history. Middleton was elected to the Palm Springs City Council in 2017 and served as mayor pro tempore in 2021. Middleton was the first out transgender person to win a non-judicial election in the state of California.

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

“Transgender Californians are one step closer to having a voice in their state government. Lisa Middleton was able to achieve this milestone because of her passion for improving the quality of life of her neighbors. I’m always amazed by the solutions-oriented optimism Lisa brings to challenges big and small – from filling potholes to combatting climate change. I look forward to doing everything I can to get Lisa elected this 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.