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.
November 6, 2024
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America elected a man who promised to roll back the rights of transgender people.
It's not only deep-blue areas that elect out candidates -- some have succeeded in purple districts, and more are seeking to join them.
The number of out LGBTQ+ people running for school board seats has doubled since 2018.
A total of 1,008 out candidates are seeking political office this year, exceeding 2020's record.
They come from a variety of backgrounds, and some even have personal stories to share about what may be the nation's next first family.
The trans Virginia legislator is running for reelection against Christopher Stone, who opposes marriage equality and wants more religious exemptions from pro-LGBTQ+ laws.
Many considered the American Working Families ad against gay congressional candidate homophobic and incendiary.
We don't know what Trump thinks of this, but it could make a clever holiday gift.
The South Florida community made history in that state on Tuesday.Â
The use of an obscure provision to target transgender candidates in Ohio raises concerns about election laws and discrimination.
Just two days before her passing, the Babs Siperstein Law, allowing trans people to change gender identity without proof of surgery, went into effect in New Jersey.
Supporters of Congressional candidate Chris Pappas say fellow Democrat Maura Sullivan was weaponizing homophobia when she implied he's stereotypically weak.
State Reps. Malcolm Kenyatta and Brian Sims didn't win bids for higher office, but Kenyatta will stay in the legislature and may be joined by the state's first nonbinary lawmaker.
Accusations emerged of an orchestrated campaign against the Massachusetts politician, who is running for Congress.
Holyoke, Mass., Mayor Alex Morse is under investigation for relationships with college students, but a council member refers to "sexual activities with teenagers."
Morse, running in the First Congressional District in Massachusetts, talks to The Advocate about how he differs from fellow Democrat Richard Neal.
Queer statehouse candidates in Louisiana say running for office was 'traumatic.'