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Anti-trans platforms lose elections
Tuesday’s elections in Kentucky, Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania showed the limits of anti-trans messaging.
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Mississippi just elected its first-ever out gay state legislator: Fabian Nelson
He said he’d like to repeal an infamous anti-LGBTQ+ law to lure businesses back to his home state.
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Wake up: The fight for reproductive justice is the fight for LGBTQ+ equality
Overnight, the Supreme Court – a majority male, heterosexual institution – overturned Roe v. Wade, stripping us of our right to bodily autonomy.
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Davante Lewis is the first out LGBTQ+ person elected to statewide office in Louisiana
“I look forward to spending the next six years fighting every day for you,” he told supporters.
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With his victory in Connecticut Erick Russell is the first Black gay statewide official
Erick Russell achieved his historic victory on a campaign of solid financial stewardship of the state.
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LGBTQ rights icon Jim Obergefell loses Ohio state house race
He helped legalize marriage equality nationwide, but his longshot bid for the Ohio house is over.
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A record number of LGBTQ candidates have run in 2022 & for the first time they’re from all 50 states
“In November, more voters than ever before will receive a ballot with the name of an LGBTQ candidate.”
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LGBTQ Victory Fund endorses Lori Lightfoot for Mayor of Chicago
No longer a newcomer, the out lesbian mayor has a tougher battle this time around.
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There are more LGBTQ elected officials than ever before
While LGBTQ people are still significantly underrepresented in elected office, progress was made this year.
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Out congressional candidate Daniel Hernandez is ready to lead a political dynasty. He’s only 32
Arizona’s Congressional Primary is Tuesday, August 2. State lawmaker Daniel Hernandez is poised to advance on to November’s general election as his sisters get ready to serve in the state legislature together.
