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

For the first time ever, two gay congressional candidates are facing off in a general election – and they are absolute polar opposites.

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.

While nearly all the Republican candidates are in thrall to the MAGA wing of the GOP, Mayes isn’t running to play games with democracy.

A record-breaking 104 LGBTQ candidates have mounted campaigns for House or Senate seats this year. These nine are the cream of the crop.

Out Democrats in California, Iowa and Montana will advance to November general elections

The leaders did not acknowledge why Sims wasn’t their top choice.

The Republican legislature is trying to redraw the map to erase LGBTQ politicians off of it. And getting rid of Congresswoman Sharice Davids is a priority for them.

They said yes.

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.

Redistricting efforts across the country can keep LGBTQ communities intact creates, further diversify representation and create a pipeline of candidates for higher offices.

We asked LGBTQ lobbyists working in DC how effective the national queer groups have been on Capitol Hill lately. Their answers might surprise you.

Reggie Greer, Senior Advisor on LGBTQ Engagement for the Biden administration, tells LGBTQ Nation how he makes sure LGBTQ people are in the room when important decisions are made.

The town’s out mayor pledges it will return bigger, better, and gayer.

They came from all over the country, from all genders, from all races… but mostly one party.

LGBTQ candidates from Texas to Delaware are going to make big changes in state legislatures.

“If we don’t come out and let people know, then people’s hearts and minds are not likely to change.”

“Gay is a superpower,” he said. “I really found my way to being able to put myself out of my comfort zone, not just for me, but for other people.”