LGBTQ Politician

He said he’d like to repeal an infamous anti-LGBTQ+ law to lure businesses back to his home state.

She said that her being transgender means she knows “what it’s like to feel like your government doesn’t have your back.”

And he’s not apologizing.

Democrats are demanding that Santos not have access to classified information.

A record number of out candidates won their races this year.

“I look forward to spending the next six years fighting every day for you,” he told supporters.

“Her win is a sign – especially to LGBTQ kids in desperate need of hope – that LGBTQ people have a place in American society.”

“I looked back at the life I’ve had, the advocacy work I’ve done, my life experiences…[and I realized] this aligns.”

Obergefell learned many lessons from his years of activism and Supreme Court case that he believes will serve him well at the statehouse.

Dozens of LGBTQ candidates are already slated to run for both state and federal offices, but here are five who could break through the rainbow ceiling and make queer history.