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Q Street is back post-recess in full force with a great lineup of events coming up in September. Join us to celebrate Congress’ return to session, meet some of the groundbreaking LGBTQ+ candidates running for Congress, and to honor Hispanic Heritage Month over lunch with the first LGBTQ+ Latina elected to Congress, Rep. Emily Randall!   🎉 LGBTQ+ Staffers Welcome Back to Congress Celebration Add your name to the waitlist to join Q Street, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute, LGBT Congressional Staff Association, and the Senate GLASS Caucus for a reception honoring returning LGBTQ+ congressional staffers. Refreshments provided! 👥 Who: Q Street members & LGBTQ+ congressional staffers 📅 When: Tuesday, September 2 | 6:00–7:30 PM ET 📍 Where: Location provided upon RSVP   🥐 Meet & Greet Breakfast with LGBTQ+ Congressional Candidates Connect over a light breakfast as four LGBTQ+ candidates share updates on their races and vision for Congress. Ask your questions and show your support for representation that matters. 👥 Who: Kishla Askins (NE-02 candidate), James Osyf (VA-02 candidate), Kevin Morrison (IL-08 candidate), Eric Chung (MI-10 candidate) 📅 When: Tuesday, September 9 | 8:30–9:30 AM ET 📍 Where: 322 2nd Street SE, Washington, DC 20003   🥗 Off-the-Record Lunch with Congresswoman Emily Randall Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with a private lunch at Bobby Van’s Grill. Hear how Emily’s working-class roots drive her advocacy on healthcare, gun reform, green-economy jobs, and more. 👥 Who: Congresswoman Emily Randall (WA-06) 📅 When: Wednesday, September 17 | 11:45 AM–1:00 PM ET 📍 Where: Bobby Van’s Grill, 1201 New York Ave NW   🔗 RSVP: You can RSVP for all these events at the link in our bio or at linktr.ee/qstreet. Spaces are limited, so reserve your spots today!

Summer recess is officially here! Before you jet off for some well-deserved downtime, don’t forget to mark your calendars for Q Street’s reception welcoming back LGBTQ+ congressional staffers in partnership with the LGBTQ+ Victory Institute, LGBT Congressional Staff Association, and Senate GLASS Caucus!   📅 When: Tuesday, September 2 | 6:00–7:30 PM ET 🤝 Who: Q Street members with congressional staffers from LGBTQ+ Victory Institute, LGBT CSA & Senate GLASS Caucus 📍 Where: Location provided upon RSVP 🔗 RSVP: Link in our bio or at linktr.ee/qstreet

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our latest QTPOC networking reception. It was great to see so many of our members come together to network and enjoy the evening. And a special thank you to Mixxed, our Black- and lesbian-owned host, for opening their doors and creating such a welcoming space.

We’re excited to announce that Christian Walker of Cornerstone Government Affairs has been elected to serve the remainder of the 2025–2026 term on Q Street’s Board of Directors! Christian will step into the vacant board seat and will be up for re-election in fall 2026. We’re grateful for his commitment to helping shape the future of Q Street and our vibrant community of LGBTQ advocates and political professionals. A heartfelt thank you to all the incredible candidates who stepped forward in this special election: Abigail Harris, Ethan Goodman, Noah Krawitz, Sweta Haldar, M.A. Keifer Buckingham, Brendan Kihn, and Mary Werden. Your leadership, passion, and willingness to serve are what make Q Street such a strong and dynamic organization. We hope you’ll continue to bring your energy and ideas to the table in the months ahead.

Thank you to our Q Street members who came out to cheer at the Congressional Women’s Softball Game — you really put the “out” in “take me out to the ball game!” 🏳️🌈⚾   Congrats to Team Congress on their 5–3 win over the Bad News Babes! We had a great time supporting this annual tradition — and of course had to stop by the Aflac photo booth, courtesy of one of our favorite Q Street sponsors.

📢 Last Call to Vote in the Q Street Special Board Election—Deadline Today!   🗳️ Voting Window: July 14 (9 AM ET) – Today, July 28 (5 PM ET) ⏳ Closes at 5 PM ET—just hours left! 🏆 Results Announced: July 30 🔗 Learn & Vote Now: https://linktr.ee/qstreet   ✅ Who Can Vote: LGBTQ policy and political professionals on Q Street’s mailing list. One vote per member; federal and congressional staff are ineligible. 🔗 Not a Member Yet? Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eMKvnmZz

📢 Last Call to Vote in the Q Street Special Board Election—Deadline Today!   🗳️ Voting Window: July 14 (9 AM ET) – Today, July 28 (5 PM ET) ⏳ Closes at 5 PM ET—just hours left! 🏆 Results Announced: July 30 🔗 Learn & Vote Now: https://linktr.ee/qstreet   ✅ Who Can Vote: LGBTQ policy and political professionals on Q Street’s mailing list. One vote per member; federal and congressional staff are ineligible. 🔗 Not a Member Yet? Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eMKvnmZz

📣 Reminder: Our QTPOC Networking Reception is tomorrow! If you haven’t RSVP’d yet, there’s still time to join us for an evening of connection, community, and conversation at Mixxed, a new Black lesbian-owned restaurant and bar in Northwest DC!

Thank you to all our Q Street members who joined us for last week’s monthly lunch—and a special shout-out to Colonel Bree Fram for sharing her time and insights with us about her leadership journey, her work advocating for LGBTQ+ inclusion in the military, and her recent experiences navigating the transgender service ban. Her courage, resilience, and commitment to public service is an inspiration.

📢 One Week Left to Vote in the Q Street Special Board Election! 🗳️ Voting Window: July 14 (9 AM ET) – July 28 (5 PM ET) ⏳ Deadline: July 28 at 5 PM ET—just one week remaining! 🏆 Results Announced: July 30 🔗 Learn & Vote: https://linktr.ee/qstreet ✅ Who Can Vote: To be a Q Street member, you must be an LGBTQ policy or political professional (including lobbyists and advocates) and be registered as a member on Q Street’s mailing-list. One vote per member. Federal and congressional staff are unable to vote. 🔗 Not a member? Sign up: https://lnkd.in/eMKvnmZz