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Kansas Republican AG Sues Democrat Governor Over Trans Driver's Licenses

The lawsuit claims the practice is in violation of new anti-trans law.

A Lesbian Is the Democratic Nominee for Texas Governor

Lupe Valdez's win in the Democratic primary runoff was one of several significant LGBT victories Tuesday.

Kentucky Elects LGBTQ-Supportive Democratic Governor

The margin is narrow, but Andy Beshear appears to have beaten Republican Matt Bevin, who'd been an ally to antigay county clerk Kim Davis.

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Democratic Gov. Signs Restrictive Abortion Ban in Louisiana

In a huge step backwards for reproductive rights, the Louisiana governor has signed a bill that will prevent abortions in the state after 15 weeks.

Wisconsin's Democratic Governor Vetoes Ban on Gender-Affirming Care

Gov. Tony Evers had promised to veto the bill, and he keeps his promises, he said Wednesday.

Democratic Governors ‘Rise Up’ to Join in Support of LGBTQ+ Youth

Together, local and state leaders are expressing the urgency to care for LGBTQ+ young people in all communities.

Lesbian Tina Kotek Wins Democratic Primary for Oregon Governor

If she prevails in November, Kotek will be the nation's first out lesbian governor.

In North Carolina, Democrat's Lead Over Antigay Governor Grows

Roy Cooper, who opposed the anti-LGBT bill Gov. Pat McCrory signed into law, is now leading by 7,500 votes.

Democrats Tout Business in Campaign Against Governor McCrory's Law

It's a gubernatorial election year in North Carolina, and Democrats are ramping up HB2 as an issue.

Wisconsin’s Democratic governor vetoes Republican transgender sports ban bill

The Democrat stood in the way of a law that Republicans wanted to have enacted targeting the trans community.

Out Candidate Jared Polis Wins Colorado's Democratic Governor's Nom

In November, Polis could become the first out gay man elected governor of any U.S. state.

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Governor Loses Reelection, Blames Marriage Equality

The Democratic governor of Hawaii offered reporters a theory on why he lost reelection.

Michigan Lawmakers OK LGBTQ+ Rights Bill; Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to Sign

“This is about doing the right thing,” the Democratic governor said.

Minn. Gov. Signs Marriage Equality Into Law

The Democratic governor's signature makes Minnesota the 12th U.S. state to embrace the freedom to marry.

Maura Healey Poised to Be One of First U.S. Lesbian Governors

Healey won the Democratic nomination for governor of Massachusetts in Tuesday's primary; she and Oregon's Tina Kotek could be the nation's first out lesbian governors.

Anti-LGBT N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory Signs Bill to Curb Successor's Powers

Democrat Roy Cooper, the incoming governor, says Republicans are engaging in a "partisan power grab."

Utah Gubernatorial Hopeful Splits With Dems on Marriage

Peter Cooke, the Democratic nominee for governor in Utah, distanced himself from the national party's support for marriage equality.

Ky. AG Won't Appeal Equal Marriage Ruling, But Gov. Will

The federal judge who struck down the state's marriage ban 'got it right,' says Kentucky's Democratic attorney general. The state's governor, also a Democrat, disagrees.

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Kansas Judge Blocks Changes to Gender on Driver’s Licenses

The state’s Republican AG had sued the Democratic Governor, saying the practice violated new state law.

WATCH: Christie's Opponent Supports Marriage Equality

A new ad for New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's Democratic opponent, Barbara Buono, doubles as an endorsement for marriage equality.

Target Responds to Questions About Its Political Donations

The retail company says the money it gave to the Republican and Democratic Governors Associations cannot be used to back candidates.