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George Santos leaves Republican Party, will run for House seat as independent

It's the latest twist in the convoluted Santos saga.

George Santos calls GOP lawmakers 'idiots' in shared group chat after Dems flipped his House seat

“I hope you guys are happy with this dismal performance and your 10 million for futile Bull Sh*t cost the party,” Santos reportedly told his former Republican colleagues in the House in a group chat.

George Santos pulls out of New York congressional race

The disgraced former U.S. representative said he was worried that his run as an independent would split the Republican vote and give Democrats a House majority — and he claimed anti-Semitism is widespread among Dems.

Texas man arrested after trying to scam George Santos, promising to get charges 'dropped'

The man told the disgraced former politician that he could “get everything dropped, evidence that is on you removed" in exchange for $900,000.

George Santos to gays at the RNC: 'Just come out of the closet boys'

The disgraced politician took seriously a satirical post referring to the Republican National Convention as "Grindr's Super Bowl."

Recap: President Joe Biden gives State of the Union

Will Biden speak about the state of LGBTQ+ rights? Stay here to find out.

Mondaire Jones Loses Primary; Other LGBTQ+ Candidates Notch Wins

Mondaire Jones, one of the first Black gay men in Congress, lost the Democratic primary in a new district.

Out Democrat Mondaire Jones on Republican opponent's blackface scandal: He knew what he was doing

Jones, a Black gay man, is running for Congress against Mike Lawler, who wore blackface for a Michael Jackson costume in 2006.

Ocasio-Cortez Endorses Gay Congressional Candidate Alex Morse

Morse is challenging powerful incumbent Richard Neal in the Democratic primary in a Massachusetts congressional district.

Robert Zimmerman Focuses on Removing George Santos After Election Loss

Though Zimmerman lost to Santos last November, he is busy working with bipartisan groups and citizens in the district to remove the "liar and cheat."

Two New Yorkers Poised to Become First Black Gay Men in Congress

Mondaire Jones and Ritchie Torres finished first in their primaries Tuesday in New York and are likely winners in November.

Amid a Rainbow Wave, Some Losses in Statewide and Congressional Races

The LGBTQ+ community had much to celebrate in Tuesday's election, but there were some disappointments.

Mondaire Jones, Ritchie Torres, Gay and POC, Head to Congress

The two Democrats will rep New York districts in the U.S. House.

Mondaire Jones, One of the First Black Gay Men in Congress, Seeks to Win Back Seat

Redistricting helped cost Jones his seat representing a New York district last year. Now he's running again.

Gay Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney Makes History

The first out congressman from New York is now the first out chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.

How Many LGBTs In The House? Too Close to Call

In a night of electoral gut-punches for Democrats, the number of LGBT House members is still unclear.

Emily Randall poised to be first queer Latina in Congress after Washington primary win

She emerged victorious after Tuesday’s jungle primary in Washington.

Gay Candidate Wins New York Congressional Primary

Sean Patrick Maloney, a gay former aide to President Bill Clinton, won the Democratic primary and will face Rep. Nan Hayworth, who has a moderate reputation on LGBT rights compared to some other Tea Party-backed Republicans.

Gay Democrat & Gay Republican Face Off for Congressional Seat

It's the first U.S. House general election with two out members of the LGBTQ+ community running against each other.

This Gay Black Latino Is Challenging a Homophobe for Congress

Out candidate Ritchie Torres hopes to defeat notorious homophobe Ruben Diaz Sr. in Tuesday's New York primary.