Annise Parker

• Birth date: 1956
  

“In November, more voters than ever before will receive a ballot with the name of an LGBTQ candidate.”

No longer a newcomer, the out lesbian mayor has a tougher battle this time around.

While LGBTQ people are still significantly underrepresented in elected office, progress was made this year.

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.

The queer community is firing back at the Democrat’s shameful remarks and they’re not mincing words.

“We’re sick of just playing defense against what these red states are doing. We’re going on offense”

“Every single kid deserves the same shot that this country has given me.”

Rumors of “revenge” and “petty” retaliation being levied against Evan Low are spiraling throughout California political circles. Advocates are asking for answers.

Trans people are underrepresented in elected office, and even fewer are people of color. Candidates and advocates say that campaign finance and economic disparities are major factors.

Four out of six seats will now be held by LGBTQ people. There are currently only six out politicians in elected office in the entire state.