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Sorry not sorry, JD Vance — 'Normal' gays still voted for Kamala Harris

An overwhelming 86 percent of LGBTQ+ voters backed the Vice President, compared to just 12 percent who voted for Trump.

What does Donald Trump’s ‘shocking and devastating’ victory and a second term mean for the LGBTQ+ community?

America elected a man who promised to roll back the rights of transgender people.

LGBTQ+ Voters Fast-Growing Bloc, Will Transform Electoral Landscape

The rising percentage of LGBTQ+ voters is expected to be a boon to Democrats, according to a new study.

Many LGBTQ+ People Are Religious. Why Don’t We Have More Data About Them?

Faith and queerness are not exclusive. More data could help push back against hate while allowing LGBTQ+ people to tell more expansive stories about themselves.

Atlanta 'Drag Race' Queens: Lives Depend on Georgia Senate Vote

Tamisha Iman and LaLa Ri urge voting in the Tuesday runoff that will determine control of the U.S. Senate.

Recap: Election Day 2024 coverage of LGBTQ+ issues

Vice President Kamala Harris, an LGBTQ+ champion, faced former President Donald Trump in the presidential election. Hundreds of LGBTQ+ people also ran for office on the federal, state, and local levels. Here's reporting from The Advocate's team of reporters across the country, including in D.C. with Harris.

LGBT Support for Trump Doubled Since 2016, Early Exit Polls Show

Was Trump's overt racism a draw to white queers?

LGBTQ+ voters in these 4 states could swing the 2024 presidential election

In the most comprehensive political survey of LGBTQ+ Americans ever conducted found most respondents – 85% – “always” or “nearly always” voted, compared with roughly a third of the general population.

GLAAD's Sarah Kate Ellis: LGBTQ+ Voters Could Decide Key 2020 Races

If every LGBTQ+ person voted in November, Donald Trump would soon be a bad memory.

2020 Presidential LGBTQ Forum Gets Support From GLAAD, Live Stream

One Iowa and The Gazette will also host Democratic presidential candidates in the Hawkeye State.

LGBTQ+ support for Kamala Harris can't be taken for granted – especially in swing states

Here’s what you can do to influence potential voters in your life.

Julián Castro, LGBTQ Ally & Only Latino in Race, Ends Presidential Run

Castro had failed to break into the top tier of Democratic presidential hopefuls.

Cory Booker, Major LGBTQ Ally, Ends Presidential Campaign

Booker had often raised LGBTQ issues on the campaign trail and had written about anti-trans violence for The Advocate.

Joe Biden Gets Backing of Pete Buttigieg, Who Reminds Him of Son Beau

"It's the highest compliment I can give any man or woman," Biden said in likening Buttigieg to his late son. 

Polish President Who Weaponized Homophobia Reelected

Andrzej Duda has called the LGBTQ+ rights movement "more destructive" than Soviet-era communism.

Donald Trump, the insurrectionist, wins Iowa Republican presidential caucuses

Voting had barely begun when major media outlets called the race for the front-runner.

Log Cabin Republicans chapter wishes for death of Joe Biden using 'kombucha girl' meme

The national group held a fundraising event last weekend at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.

HRC's Chad Griffin: On Tuesday, LGBTQ People Crushed It

LGBTQ voters and winners, like out Congresswoman-elect Angie Craig, made all the difference. 

LGBT Voters in Ohio Are Dismayed at the Election Results

In Ohio, a state that flipped back to red, LGBT voters are wondering what's next. 

The country did a complete 180 on a once-divisive issue starting 20 years ago

The vast majority of Americans opposed same-sex marriage on May 17, 2004, when the first same-sex couples took their vows after a court decision in Massachusetts. Well, times have changed.

Here's What LGBT Organizations Need to Tackle Next: White Privilege

The marriage battle largely left out LGBT people of color. Now it's time to right that wrong, Rev. Irene Monroe writes.