Like a desperate ex-boyfriend, George Santos announces he's running for Congress again
Didn't we tell you to lose our number?
March 8, 2024
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Advocate election returns
November 7, 2006: Check here for up-to-the-minute returns to selected elections and ballot questions important to gays and lesbians across the country.
November 7, 2006
Gay Porn Shown During California Congressional Debate
When viewers tuned in to watch a live stream of a political forum on Thursday night they instead got brief clips of gay porn.
May 21, 2018
Rep. Bonamici: LGBTQ+ Seniors and Youth Most Imperiled by GOP
The Oregon congresswoman and vice chair of the House Equality Caucus details how she's protecting these vulnerable groups.
July 28, 2023
Gay New Hampshire congressman's challenger has anti-LGBTQ+ history
Russell Prescott, the Republican running against Democrat Chris Pappas, long opposed marriage equality and LGBTQ+ rights in general, but his supporters say he's evolved.
October 15, 2024
South Carolina’s Governor Openly Opposed Marriage Equality in Debate
Gov. Henry McMasters, a Republican, also managed to misgender trans youth in the process.
October 27, 2022
15 Elections in 2018 That Will Impact LGBT Lives
A chance to change (almost) everything happens in 10 months. Here are the races that will affect you.
January 2, 2018
Louisiana is the only state that's never had an out LGBTQ+ state legislator. Here's why
Queer statehouse candidates in Louisiana say running for office was 'traumatic.'
March 5, 2024
Here are the LGBTQ+ candidates to watch on Super Tuesday
LGBTQ+ candidates are running to make history in California, Texas, North Carolina, and elsewhere.
March 5, 2024
Lesbian Florida Candidate Michele Rayner Ends Congressional Bid
In the Florida legislature, Rayner has been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and a critic of the state's "don't say gay" law. She'll now run for reelection for her state House seat.
May 16, 2022
Hakeem Jeffries Makes History as Leader of the Democrats in the House
Jeffries is the first Black lawmaker to lead a party in Congress.
January 8, 2023
17 History-Making LGBTQ+ Women in Politics
For Women's History Month, we present women from our community who've broken ground in U.S. politics and government.
March 10, 2023
The Rainbow Wave Settles In: What New LGBTQ+ Politicians Are Facing
The nation's new out governors, treasurers, and congressmembers are staring down inflation, climate change, and gun violence.
January 25, 2023
Our 2024 LGBTQ+ voter guide: What to know about candidates, how to vote and more
Here are the candidates running for Congress and judicial office on November 5.
October 10, 2024
13 Lesbians Who've Made U.S. Political History
We offer over a baker's dozen of lesbian political pioneers.
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April 28, 2023
14 transgender elected officials you should know
These trans politicians are breaking barriers around the nation.
November 29, 2024
Tim Walz's former students rave about lasting ‘love of learning’ Harris's running mate fostered
Ahead of Tuesday’s debate, The Advocate spoke with former students of the Minnesota governor who say he is who he is.
September 30, 2024
PHOTOS: Coloradans Celebrate Civil Unions at Midnight
Colorado's civil union legislation took effect at midnight on May 1, and same-sex couples across the state swarmed county clerks' offices to take advantage of the new law.
May 1, 2013