LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia

10/21/2026

Virginia voters will decide on November 3rd, whether to remove the state constitution’s existing ban on same-sex marriage and enshrine marriage equality in its place. Although same-sex marriage is already legal nationwide, the proposed amendment would remove outdated language from Virginia’s constitution and strengthen state-level protections for marriage equality

10/17/2026

10/17/2026

Join us at Staunton Pride today.

10/15/2026

“Republican Del. Tim Griffin, R-Bedford, called school board’s LGBTQ+ history proclamation “despicable, disgusting” in social media post.”

Loudoun County Schools Superintendent Aaron Spence defended his school board’s recent LGBTQ+ History Month proclamation, after Republican Del. Tim Griffin, R-Bedford, called the board’s decision “despicable” on social media and suggested the school system influences students’ sexual identi...

10/10/2026

An important story from a real couple that gives real life examples that help emphasize the importance of passing Amendments 1 & 2. Please read and vote Yes for all three amendments by November 3rd.

In the second of a three-part series on the constitutional amendments Virginians will approve or reject this fall, two Central Virginia moms share their lived experiences connected to the civil rights proposal.

10/10/2026

“With transgender children facing the loss of Medicaid coverage on Tuesday, Virginia’s governor condemned Trump’s policy and promised to examine alternatives.”

With transgender children facing the loss of Medicaid coverage on Tuesday, Virginia’s governor condemned Trump’s policy and promised to examine alternatives.

10/08/2026

“A year after Virginia Commonwealth University hospital ended its gender-affirming care program for transgender youth, researchers from the same institution have released a new study on anti-trans policymaking.”

A year after Virginia Commonwealth University hospital ended its gender-affirming care program for transgender youth, researchers from the same institution have released a new study on anti-trans policymaking.

09/30/2026

“For almost 50 years, Vicky Hester embedded herself in the Virginia LGBTQ+ community through her philanthropy and by running Babes of Carytown, one of the country's oldest le***an bars. Now, Richmond City Council officials are cementing her legacy, voting Monday to rename the street next to the business Hester operated "for those who needed acceptance" as “Vicky Hester Way.”

Vicky Hester made Babes of Carytown a gathering place for LGBTQ+ people and a source of support for local nonprofits. Richmond’s tribute will stand beside the bar.

09/27/2026

Out at the State Fair of VA working at the Democratic Party of Virginia booth! Hope to see many of you throughout the week. The State Fair is open through October 4th.

09/24/2026

Get involved and help make Marriage Equality a VA Constitution backed legal right for all citizens!

Join Virginians for Marriage Equality to knock doors and talk with voters in Richmond about voting YES on 2! Together, we’ll have meaningful conversations with community members about the marriage equality constitutional amendment and make sure supporters have the information they need to cast the...