Queer & on the Ballot: Building Power, Not Just Campaigns

Posted by By "Nebby" Nick Tommarello April 13, 2025 1 Min Read
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The LGBTQ+ Victory Institute held a free Public Leadership Summit here in the ‘Burgh, engaging participants in collaborative workshops and discussions on how to run for office or enter public service as an out LGBTQ+ individual, as well as network with local LGBTQ+ leaders and elected officials who are fighting to advance equality in the region. 

Nebby Nick spoke with Itay Balely of the Victory Institute and State Representative Abigail Salisbury about how queer and trans folks can run for public office.

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Nick Tommarello is QBurgh’s video correspondent, where he produces and hosts the Nebby Nick social show. He studied Broadcast Reporting and Documentary Production at Point Park University and is an advocate for local news and public media. He also volunteers as the co-lead for the Pittsburgh chapter of the Video Consortium, and works as a teaching assistant at WQED’s Creator Academy. Nick hopes to amplify queer and trans Pittsburghers and events through Nebby Nick. You can learn more about Nick at nickpgh.com. Have any Nebby inquiries? Email nick @ qburgh.com.