Chris Pappas becomes first publicly gay man elected to US Senate
Marking the milestone, Pappas thanked his husband, Vann Bentley, during his victory speech
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FROM ACROSS THE COMMUNITYDemocrat Chris Pappas makes US history as he becomes first out gay male senator
The 46-year-old Democrat is projected to defeat former senator John E. Sununu in New Hampshire’s open Senate race.
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Read at Dallas VoiceBecca Balint, Co-Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, Wins Reelection in Vermont
This story originally appeared on The Advocate . Vermont Democratic Congresswoman Becca Balint successfully defended her seat for the state’s at-large congressional district, defeating…
Read at ThemLesbian Texas Lawmaker Ann Johnson Wins Reelection Amid Attacks on LGBTQ+ Rights
This story originally appeared on The Advocate . Democratic state Rep. Ann Johnson, an openly lesbian lawmaker who has pushed to expand LGBTQ+ protections…
Read at ThemDemocrats Flipped Republican Seats. LGBTQ+ Candidates Helped Deliver the Decisive Blow
This story originally appeared on The Advocate . It’s a blue wave in America, and there’s a rainbow too. Democrats surged into Republican territory…
Read at ThemDemocrats projected to win Senate majority, opening door to LGBTQ legislation
U.S. Sen-elect Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) is gay
Read at Washington BladeOp-Ed: The Blue Wave Has Drowned Out Transphobic Fearmongering
The blue wave has finally reached shore. On Tuesday, and in the days leading up to it, Americans made their voices heard at the…
Read at ThemLGBTQ+ candidates win Illinois House, Cook County Board seats in midterm elections
Queer representation in the Illinois General Assembly expanded Tuesday as two openly LGBTQ+ candidates won seats in the state House, joining returning lawmakers as…
Read at Windy City TimesCongressional Equality Caucus Chair Mark Takano Wins Reelection
This story originally appeared on The Advocate . Congressman Mark Takano has handily secured an eighth term in the U.S. House of Representatives, defeating…
Read at ThemTina Kotek, Oregon’s First Lesbian Governor, Wins Reelection
This story originally appeared on The Advocate . Tina Kotek has won a second term as Oregon’s governor, returning a supporter of LGBTQ+ rights…
Read at ThemPowerful Gay House Democrat Robert Garcia Wins Reelection and Delivers a Two-Word Warning: "Lawyer Up"
This story originally appeared on The Advocate . California voters have reelected U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia , returning an out gay immigrant and one…
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