Democrat J.D. Ford has defeated Republican Mike Delph in their Indiana Senate race. Ford is the first LGBTQ candidate elected to the Indiana General … [Read more...] about J.D. Ford Makes History First LGBTQ Candidate Elected to Indiana General Assembly
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Chris Pappas Makes History as New Hampshire’s First Openly Gay Member of Congress
Chris Pappas has won the race for New Hampshire’s swing 1st District, defeating Republican former police chief Eddie Edwards for the seat of retiring … [Read more...] about Chris Pappas Makes History as New Hampshire’s First Openly Gay Member of Congress
‘Yes on 3’ Wins! Massachusetts Votes to Keep Transgender Protections
Massachusetts voters have handed a resounding victory for transgender people, defeating a first-of-its-kind effort to repeal the state’s landmark … [Read more...] about ‘Yes on 3’ Wins! Massachusetts Votes to Keep Transgender Protections
Sharice Davids Makes History as First Native American Elected to Congress, First LGBTQ Kansas Lawmaker
Sharice Davids has defeated Rep. Kevin Yoder, making history as the first Native American elected to Congress and the first LGBTQ person elected in … [Read more...] about Sharice Davids Makes History as First Native American Elected to Congress, First LGBTQ Kansas Lawmaker
VICTORY: Jared Polis Wins in Colorado, is Nation’s First Openly Gay Man Elected Governor
Jared Polis has defeated Walker Stapleton to win Colorado's gubernatorial race and he's the nation's first openly gay man to be elected governor. … [Read more...] about VICTORY: Jared Polis Wins in Colorado, is Nation’s First Openly Gay Man Elected Governor
Incumbent Greg Abbott Defeats Lupe Valdez in Texas Governor’s Race
Incumbent Governor Greg Abbott has defeated lesbian former Dallas County sheriff Lupe Valdez. Valdez would have been the first LGBTQ governor of Texas … [Read more...] about Incumbent Greg Abbott Defeats Lupe Valdez in Texas Governor’s Race
Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) Defeats Leah Vukmir to Retain Seat in U.S. Senate
Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) has defeated Republican Leah Vukmir to retain her seat in the U.S. Senate. CNBC reports: "The race attracted national … [Read more...] about Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) Defeats Leah Vukmir to Retain Seat in U.S. Senate
Jennifer Webb Makes History as First LGBTQ Woman Elected to Florida Legislature
Jennifer Webb has won a narrow victory over Raymond Blacklidge to capture the District 69 Florida House seat once held by Republican Kathleen Peters. … [Read more...] about Jennifer Webb Makes History as First LGBTQ Woman Elected to Florida Legislature
Kim Davis, Who Refused to Issue Marriage Licenses to Gay Couples, Has Lost Her County Clerk Seat
Kim Davis, the clerk of Kentucky’s Rowan County who was jailed in 2015 for refusing to issue marriage licenses to gay couples, lost her county clerk … [Read more...] about Kim Davis, Who Refused to Issue Marriage Licenses to Gay Couples, Has Lost Her County Clerk Seat
After Voting, Florida’s Andrew Gillum Explains the Message His Victory Would Send to Trump: WATCH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIvlFrdOVAE Tallahassee mayor and gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum, who is in a tight race with Republican … [Read more...] about After Voting, Florida’s Andrew Gillum Explains the Message His Victory Would Send to Trump: WATCH