Updated: Mar 15
Madison, WI - Today, the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, the only national organization dedicated to electing LGBTQ+ leaders to public office, officially announced its endorsement of Rick Rose for re-election to the Dane County Board of Supervisors (District 16).
Rose is featured as part of the prestigious 2026 Essential Voices for Equality slate, a select group of trailblazing LGBTQ+ candidates across the country recognized for their commitment to equality, bodily autonomy, and representative leadership.
Joining Rose on this national slate are prominent leaders including:
Sarah McBride (DE): U.S. House of Representatives candidate.
Corey Jackson (CA): California State Assembly.
Brandon Woodard (KS): Kansas House of Representatives.
Shannon Baldwin & Jerry Simoneaux (TX): Judicial leaders of Harris County.
Statement from Rick Rose
“I am honored to stand alongside Sarah McBride and these incredible national leaders. Being named an ‘Essential Voice for Equality’ isn’t just a perosnal milestone. It’s a testament to Dane County’s commitment to inclusive progress. I look forward to continuing the fight for equity, justice, and the rights of every resident in District 16.”
About Rick Rose
Rick Rose has served on the Dane County Board of Supervisors since 2022. A dedicated advocate for community health and LGBTQ+ rights, Rose is seeking re-election to continue his work on sustainable infrastructure and social equity.