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Mark Robinson says children who are raped turn into 'monsters'

Mark Robinson, the Republican candidate for North Carolina governor, made the vile comments in a Facebook video that is still up less than a week before the elections.

LGBTQ+ Floridians & Allies May Decide the State's Next Governor

A GLAAD report found that Florida's gubernatorial race may be decided at the hands of the LGBTQ+ community that the state's government has been targeting.

Georgia Gubernatorial Candidate Is First to March in Atlanta Pride

Stacey Abrams marched with LGBTQ citizens while her opponent paraded on with antigay policies.

WATCH: Va. Pol Says 'God Is Not Pleased' with DADT Repeal

Right Wing Watch uncovers additional evidence of E.W. Jackson's homophobia.

New York City Council's Deputy Leader Endorses Cynthia Nixon

A second New York City Council member, Jimmy Van Bramer, has endorsed Nixon over Andrew Cuomo for New York governor. 

Homophobic GOP governor candidate Mark Robinson is tanking hard in latest polls

Robinson, the first Black lieutenant governor of North Carolina, has a history of extreme rhetoric that's put him at odds even with members of his own party.

Election Results for LGBT Voters: The Governors

Among gubernatorial races was the possibility the country might elect its first-ever openly gay governor, but he lost a close contest.

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Anti-LGBTQ+ Republican Glenn Youngkin Elected Virginia Governor

Youngkin delivered a somewhat surprising defeat to Democrat Terry McAuliffe, who called Youngkin the "most homophobic" candidate ever in Virginia.

Christine Hallquist Loses Race to Become First Trans Governor

She lost the Vermont race to popular Republican incumbent Phil Scott.

Human Rights Campaign Expands Grassroots Effort, Looks to 2018

Investing millions of dollars and hiring new staff, HRC hopes to influence congressional and gubernatorial races.

GOP Candidate Slams LGBTQ+ and ‘Sodomy’ Education In Schools

Jack Ciattarelli, a candidate in New Jersey's gubernatorial race, delivered an anti-LGBTQ+ speech to a crowd at a gun range. 

Andrew Gillum Concedes Florida's Governor Race

Ron DeSantis, a Trump acolyte who waged a race-baiting campaign, will be the Sunshine State's next governor.

Democrats win key races in Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio

Early election returns show victories in Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania for gay-friendly candidates.