The article highlights a silver lining from November's election results amid a challenging political climate for the LGBTQ+ community. With Donald Trump in office and Republican majorities in Congress, the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund reported that at least 495 out of 1,017 LGBTQ+ candidates won their races. This represents a significant gain in representation, marking a total of at least 1,389 out officials. Notable victories include Sarah McBride, Emily Randall, and Julie Johnson, enhancing the voice of LGBTQ+ individuals in government.
At least 495 LGBTQ+ candidates won their races - nearly half of the 1,017 known LGBTQ+ candidates, according to the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund.
Sean Meloy, vice president of political programs for Victory Fund, stated, 'This level of representation continues to show we're here, we're not going away, and we deserve a voice in government.'
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