West Virginia governor’s race is a battle of who can be the most anti-trans
The final weeks of the gubernatorial contest have featured a series of one-upmanship ads about who will be the most anti-trans governor.
May 7, 2024
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Republican Senate Candidate Supports DOMA Repeal
Linda McMahon, the former World Wresting Entertainment CEO and Senate hopeful from Connecticut, said that she would vote to repeal the federal law, even as she demonstrated some unfamiliarity with the issue.
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October 8, 2012
LGBTQ+ Iowans feel threatened by Republican candidates' stances
The contenders for the Republican presidential nomination have served up a heaping helping of homophobia and transphobia.
January 15, 2024
Jim Obergefell Challenges Republican Candidates on Marriage Equality
Ahead of tonight's debate, the lead plaintiff in the Supreme Court marriage equality case notes the lack of support in the GOP presidential field.
August 6, 2015
Don't be 'weak and gay,' Missouri Republican candidate says in campaign video
Secretary of state hopeful Valentina Gomez was already infamous for a video showing her burning LGBTQ-themed books.
May 14, 2024
N.C. GOP Candidate: I'm Being Persecuted by 'LGBTQ Mafia'
In a previous campaign ad, GOP Congressional hopeful Kay Daly threatened to shoot her opponent.
April 29, 2016
WATCH: Republican's TV Ad Says Gay Marriage 'No Big Deal'
The moment his brother came out to him is the centerpiece of a new television ad for a Republican candidate in Massachusetts.
May 17, 2014
Republican 2016 Candidates Aren't Having a Good Day
Some Republican candidates for president want to fight the decision.
June 26, 2015
Kentucky Republican Candidate: ‘Will Not Have Transgenders' in School if Elected
GOP gubernatorial candidate Kelly Craft is a former UN ambassador.
May 10, 2023
Pro-LGBTQ+ PAC Targets Pa. Republican Candidates Oz and Mastriano
Agenda PAC released a new ad as part of a six-figure media buy in Pennsylvania, describing the upcoming election as a choice between fascism and democracy.
October 27, 2022
Will GOP Use Clinton's Marriage Position as a Shield?
When Hillary Clinton says that marriage decisions should be 'left to the states,' she's aligning herself with antigay Republicans.
January 7, 2015
Gay GOP Candidate: Keep Romney's Platform Away
The candidate for U.S. House in Massachusetts doesn't want Mitt Romney's home state to adopt the national platform.
September 13, 2012
Republican Candidate Supports Stoning Gays to Death
Scott Esk is running in today's Oklahoma primary runoff election for a state house seat.
August 23, 2022
Trans Candidate Wins Nevada Primary -- For Which Party?
Trans woman and Air Force veteran Lauren Scott hopes to become the first out transgender member of any state legislature.
June 13, 2014
Georgia Republican candidate compares gay teens to pedophiles
Republican candidate for Georgia attorney general Perry McGuire has said that allowing gay clubs to meet in schools is "much like allowing a pedophile club."
August 3, 2006
Republican Group Slams Gay Candidate as 'Pedo Sex Poet'
Michigan congressional candidate Jon Hoadley and the LGBTQ Victory Fund are striking back.
September 9, 2020
Republicans running for governor are some of the most extremist candidates in the country. Here they are
The Advocate reviewed the anti-LGBTQ+ records of some of the country’s most prominent GOP candidates for governor. It's not pretty...or accepting.
June 25, 2024
Republican Super PAC Runs Ad Calling Gay Candidate 'Creepy'
The homophobic ad against Michigan congressional candidate Jon Hoadley uses out-of-context references from a long-ago blog.
October 1, 2020