"But after President Trump persuaded Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to redraw his state's maps in order to improve Republican chances of retaining control of Congress in 2026, Von Wilpert said she decided California's only option was to fight back with new maps of its own, favoring Democrats. There's too much at stake for LGBTQ+ people and other marginalized Californians to do otherwise, said Von Wilpert - who is"
"Von Wilpert's challenge to Issa - who did not respond to a request for comment - makes her part of a growing wave of LGBTQ+ candidates running for office at a time when many on the right and in the Trump administration are working aggressively to push queer people out of the American mainstream, including by challenging drag queen performances, queer library books and an array of Pride displays,"
Marni von Wilpert supports redrawing California's congressional maps to counter Texas map changes engineered to help Republicans in 2026. She is bisexual and running to unseat Republican Rep. Darrell Issa, whose district would be redrawn if voters approve the plan. Von Wilpert says protecting LGBTQ+ people and other marginalized Californians requires active political response. A growing wave of LGBTQ+ candidates is running to oppose efforts by the right and the Trump administration to challenge drag performances, queer books, Pride displays and transgender rights. The LGBTQ+ Victory Institute trains queer candidates to run for and hold office.
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