Smiley Receives Endorsement From LGBTQ Victory Fund

Smiley Receives Endorsement From LGBTQ Victory Fund

Brett Smiley, a Democratic candidate for mayor of Providence in 2022, has won an early and important endorsement.

LGBTQ Victory Fund – the only national organization dedicated to electing LGBTQ leaders to public office – recently announced the endorsement of 10 more LGBTQ candidates for the 2022 election cycle, raising its total number of 2022 endorsed candidates to 14.

“While we remain focused on the historic candidates running in 2021, the early investments we make in our 2022 races will pay dividends in the months to come,” said Mayor Annise Parker, President & CEO of LGBTQ Victory Fund. “We expect more LGBTQ candidates to run than ever before next year, so we must start now to build visibility and fundraising support for our candidates and ensure our community is ready to rally around them. We are proud to endorse these champions for equality – including our newest and most vulnerable members of Congress.”

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Parker, the former mayor of Houston, said about Smiley, “As a former mayor, I know the importance of strong and pragmatic local leaders. Brett brings to the race extraordinary qualifications and a track record of delivering results, including to Providence’s LGBTQ community. I am confident he will be an effective leader and fight to ensure city government works for everyone when he’s mayor.”

Smiley is expected to face Gonzalo Cuervo, Councilor Nirva LaFortune, and former Providence City Council President Michael Solomon in the Democratic primary in September of 2022.