Scott Wiener declares victory in race to succeed Nancy Pelosi in Congress
He joins 16 other out LGBTQ+ electeds who will make the next Congress the most queer ever.
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FROM ACROSS THE COMMUNITYScott Wiener Elected San Francisco’s First Out Gay Member of Congress as Pelosi-Backed Rival Concedes
This story originally appeared on The Advocate . California state Sen. Scott Wiener is poised to become the first out gay person to represent…
Read at ThemDems Crush Midterm Elections After Republicans Spent Millions on Weird Anti-Trans Ads
Anti-trans ads failed to stop Democratic candidates from pulling off a decisively triumphant blue wave. But a handful of ballot measures restricting trans rights…
Read at AutostraddleMidterms show voters don’t hate & fear trans people like the GOP wants, MS NOW host says
"I'm just very, very grateful that that did not work."
Read at LGBTQ NationAlabama Voters Elect Out Gay Democrat as Sheriff, Unseating 2-Term Republican
This story originally appeared on The Advocate . Alabama voters have elected the state’s first openly gay sheriff, ousting a two-term Republican in Madison…
Read at ThemVirginia Voters Repeal Ban on Same-Sex Marriage
Virginia voted by a 14-point margin to repeal constitutional language denying recognition to same-sex couples.
Read at Metro WeeklyVermont Voters Deliver LGBTQ+ Rights Victory With Constitutional Protections
This story originally appeared on The Advocate . Vermont voters approved a constitutional amendment Tuesday explicitly protecting LGBTQ+ people against discrimination, delivering a victory…
Read at ThemMidterm voters pay respects to Renee Good, queer mom killed by Trump’s ICE officers
"We have not forgotten. Accountability is coming."
Read at LGBTQ NationRanking gay Senator-elect Chris Pappas and his husband's cutest moments
Chris Pappas just made history by becoming the first out gay man elected to the U.S. Senate . The New Hampshire politician is part…
Read at Out2027 will have the most out LGBTQ+ Congress ever with at least 16 out lawmakers
Five LGBTQ+ people were elected to Congress for the first time this year.
Read at LGBTQ NationHuman Rights Campaign President Celebrates Blue Wave, but Demands Dems Deliver: “Now It’s Time to Govern”
This story originally appeared on The Advocate . Democrats in races large and small handed Republicans a historic defeat Tuesday, taking control of Congress…
Read at ThemMost Democratic ad buys on trans issues pushed back against Republicans, analysis finds
Democrats shouldn't be running anti-trans ads at all, but the few who did were overwhelmed by those who refocused on other issues.
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