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Eric Sorenson will be the first out LGBTQ member of Congress from Illinois
The former meteorologist beat out far-right Republican Esther Joy King
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Out Dem. Robert Zimmerman wants to be a warrior for LGBTQ rights in Congress
“I’m just not going to let another generation of young, LGBTQ+ young people be put back in the closet. Not on my watch.”
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Out state senate candidate Janelle Perez has no time for Florida’s culture wars
“I’m tired of white old men making decisions for me, a queer Cuban-American in Miami,” Janelle Perez told LGBTQ Nation.
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Sean Meloy is an expert at helping LGBTQ candidates win elections. Now he’s running himself.
The out Democrat who has helped get dozens of politicians elected across the country is running for Congress.
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A “loser teacher” faced discrimination working for a politician. He ran against her & just won.
Jalen McKee-Rodriguez is the first out Black man — in history — to win election to an office in the entire state of Texas.
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Out congresswoman Sharice Davids is fighting to keep her seat for a second term. Here’s why.
Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS) made history as the first out LGBTQ person elected to Congress from Kansas.
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Taylor Small is a fusion candidate who could make history as a trans legislator in Vermont
Fueled by drag, Taylor Small is making a historic run – although she didn’t even plan to run for office. Like most of us, she rolled with the punches in 2020.
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8 queer candidates to watch closely on Election Day
As the results come in, watch the results for these out candidates.
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Trans candidate Jessica Katzenmeyer could make history in Wisconsin but that’s not her focus
“I’m an average person. I’ve had to work two part-time jobs to make ends meet. I’ve had to work overnights before for over twelve years. I understand it. I understand what people struggle through.”
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Gay mayor Alex Morse says his campaign is strong going into tomorrow’s primary
He wants “to make sure other young people, other queer people, single people, feel like they too can run for office without having a fear that their identity or personal life would be weaponized.”