In 2025, Evan Low, a former California legislator, became CEO of the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund. āI lead an organization that builds political power for the LGBTQ+ community by electing and appointing more LGBTQ+ people to every level of government,ā says Low, a gay Asian American.
āRepresentation matters. When we have a seat at the table, policies reflect our lives and our families. My job is to grow that pipeline of leaders, train them to run, and make sure they win.ā
āThis year we expanded our presence in states where people often say āa lesbian canāt winā or āa trans person canāt get elected,āā he notes. āAnd we proved them wrong.ā
āMore and more members of the LGBTQ+ community are answering the call to serve,ā Low says. āThey are running for office, seeking appointments, and stepping into leadership.ā This comes as āweāre heading into the most consequential election cycle in our lifetimes,ā he adds.
āLGBTQ+ people are not just surviving,ā Low concludes. āWe are leading. From city halls to state legislatures to Congress, our community is shaping the future.ā @aimhighgetlow
