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What you need to know on Election Day — and what happens after

While we’re likely to know a lot about the election, including who won many key House and Senate races, we may have to again wait a while to know who won the presidency.

7 things to watch for in tomorrow’s House and Senate races

Based on extensive conversations with elected officials, pollsters, strategists, and former Trump official, here are some variables that might affect down-ballot races.

LGBTQ+ Reps. condemn 'outrageous' forced outing bill advancing in Congress

The Congressional Equality Caucus is calling out the "outrageous" bill going to vote in the House that would forcibly out transgender students to their guardians.

Thailand will be the first Southeast Asian country with marriage equality

The bill grants LGBTQ+ couples the same legal rights and recognition as heterosexual couples, including inheritance, adoption, and health care decision-making.

Rep. Robert Garcia: 'The Army that defeated Hitler and saved the world included drag queens'

The California Democrat expertly demolished a Republican proposal to ban drag shows on military bases — but it passed the House of Representatives anyways.

Foul-mouthed homophobic Republican legislator wants seat in Missouri state Senate

Chuck Basye called his opponent an antigay slur, suggested his detractors get anally intimate with a dildo, and posted a photo of a dog's rear as a President Joe Biden ad.

Kyrsten Sinema, first out bisexual U.S. senator, won't run for reelection

The Arizona senator has been much criticized by progressives. Now, she's decided to step aside this November.

Mitch McConnell leaves as the Senate’s longest-serving coward

McConnell will be spending his remaining years as a prisoner to his own cowardice and with a wife whose honor he did not defend.

Senate Democrats urged to reject anti-LGBTQ+ measures in funding bills by coalition (exclusive)

The Human Rights Campaign and ACLU lead the charge, with 63 groups, challenging discriminatory riders in congressional budget talks.

Bowen Yang Jokes About Playing the 'Congressional Twink' on 'Saturday Night Live'

Bowen Yang says he has no idea how to cover the recent gay Senate sex tape leak on SNL, but he's sure that the role will be his if they write it.

Tammy Baldwin Has Won Big in a Divided Wisconsin. Can She Do It Again in 2024?

Sen. Tammy Baldwin has already started preparing for her third Senate race.

Kyrsten Sinema Unfazed by Re-election Prospects, 'Can Do Anything,' According to New Book

U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema told Sen. Mitt Romney that she didn't care if she was re-elected because "I saved the Senate by myself."

Gavin Newsom Chooses Queer Democratic Activist Laphonza Butler to Fill Dianne Feinstein’s Senate Seat

Laphonza Butler makes history as the first out person of color in the Senate.

Is Lindsey Graham's House of Cards Collapsing?

Graham, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, was recommended for indictment by a grand jury. Karma may not be the senator's boyfriend.

Mitch McConnell: Frozen in Time, Literally

Can the GOP call Biden feeble while McConnell falls, freezes, and fumbles?

Republicans Use Defense Bill to Restrict Abortion, Gender-Affirming Care

GOPers like to say they “support the troops,” but when it comes down to it, they don’t support certain troops.

The Gay Man Behind ChatGPT Goes to Capitol Hill

He's appearing before a Senate subcommittee hearing on the risks of artificial intelligence poses for society.

Judge Who Suspended Abortion Pill Neglected to Disclose Antigay Interviews

Matthew Kacsmaryk referred to being gay as "a lifestyle."