An analysis of Victory Fund electoral data from 2007 – 2016 finds LGBTQ women candidates endorsed by Victory Fund won their elections at significantly higher rates than LGBTQ men candidates, and that the difference is statistically significant. LGBTQ women also perform well in years when Democrats struggle at the polls, despite LGBTQ men performing worse in those years. The disparity is notable given research shows women and men as a whole win elections at approximately the same rate.
The electoral advantage for LGBTQ women exists despite continued underrepresentation in government – which is primarily the result of fewer LGBTQ women running for office.