Her commitment to making our communities safer and more inclusive proved to be a winning strategy,” said Jason Lindsay, Founder and Executive Director of Pride Fund. “We are proud to have endorsed Elaine Luria in her election. The voters wanted a candidate who would stand up for their safety, and that was Elaine Luria. Congressman Taylor’s refusal to budge on the issue of gun safety, something his constituents are demanding, and his allegiance to the NRA and their campaign money, were a key part of his defeat tonight. Elaine Luria spoke to the safety concerns of her constituents by focusing on common sense gun reform measures, meanwhile, her opponent walked the party line of the NRA and corporate gun lobby, sticking to his position that gun reform of any kind was unacceptable. 65% of Americans support stricter gun laws, 97% of Americans support universal background checks on gun sales, and 70% support a ban on assault weapons.

Pride Fund to End Gun Violence PAC – Pride Fund to End Gun Violence PAC – America’s only national LGBTQ political organization focused solely on gun violence prevention - is excited to congratulate Elaine Luria on her victory over NRA-backed incumbent, Rep. Voters wanted a leader who would stand up to the gun lobby and put public safety first - electing Elaine Luria as the new Representative for VA-02 in Congress. Common sense gun reform and incumbent Scott Taylor’s allegiance to the NRA and their campaign checks were key factors in his defeat.

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