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Pete Buttigieg and Dana Nessel, out gay and lesbian politicians, lead in early Senate poll

Out gay former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and out lesbian Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel are Michigan's leading candidates in an early U.S. Senate primary poll.

John Fetterman, Senator-elect, on LGBTQ+ Rights & the Next Congress

In an exclusive, Fetterman talks about his campaign against Dr. Oz, his ongoing support for LGBTQ+ equality, fighting for workers' rights, and making another most stylish list.

First Ever Out LGBT Person Elected to Colombian Senate

Angélica Lozano, who is bisexual, was among 14 LGBT candidates running in the nation's elections. 

Tammy Baldwin, Country's First Out Senator, Announces Run for Re-Election

The Wisconsin lawmaker, the first LGBTQ+ senator, will be seeking a third term.

Bi Congresswoman Has Real Shot at Being Elected Senator

Arizona senator Jeff Flake announced he's retiring, which improves the chances of Kyrsten Sinema capturing his seat next year. 

John Thune, South Dakota Republican senator with a poor LGBTQ+ rights record, elected as majority leader

Thune, a senator from South Dakota, has differed with Donald Trump at times but now says he's committed to Trump's agenda.

Wisconsin Elects Second Out Congressional Rep in Mark Pocan

Pocan succeeds Tammy Baldwin, who tonight was elected to the U.S. Senate.

Ted Cruz used a trans wrestler in an attack ad without permission. Now, Mack Beggs is taking legal action

Beggs said that not only did Cruz not get his permission to use his image in the ad, but that it failed to mention that he was forced to compete against women because the state's laws prevented him from competing against men.

Could This Be the First Out Gay Man Elected to the U.S. Senate?

Former diplomat Dan Baer, who just landed an endorsement from the Victory Fund, hopes to unseat Colorado's Cory Gardner.

New York Republican Senator Appears to Lose Primary Election

Senator Roy McDonald, one of four Republicans to back the marriage equality bill, trailed challenger Kathy Marchione by more votes than remained to be counted.

Anti-LGBTQ Martha McSally Will Join Senate Despite Losing Election

McSally, who lost to out bi candidate Kyrsten Sinema for one U.S. Senate seat from Arizona, has been appointed to fill the other one.

Doug Jones Certified as Alabama Senator Despite Roy Moore's Call for New Election

Moore had filed a complaint late Wednesday alleging voter fraud, with support from "experts" including a Holocaust denier.

Sen. Tammy Baldwin Looks Back On Being 'The First' Throughout Career

Senator Baldwin is the first out LGBTQ+ person elected to the U.S. Senate.

Brian Sims to Marsha Blackburn: Stop Lying About Dems Causing Shutdown

"From one elected official to another: Stop Lying. It's gross," the gay Pennsylvania lawmaker told Tennessee's Republican senator-elect.

Senate's Whip Count for Marriage Equality Just Got Better

Angus King, the popular former governor, will replace retiring Republican moderate Olympia Snowe.

RNC Official: Sinema Is 'Senator Madonna' Elected by Dumbasses

Prominent GOPer Bruce Ash went on a misogynistic, biphobic tirade against the duly elected senator.

Texas voters make history electing first LGBTQ+ state senator

The citizens of ruby red Texas have elected the state’s first LGBTQ+ senator: Molly Cook.

Oklahoma Elects Lesbian State Senator, Flipping GOP Seat to Dems

Allison Ikley-Freeman, victorious in a special election this week, is the second lesbian and third LGBT person elected to the state legislature.

Will a Post-HB 2 North Carolina Elect Its First Trans Senator?

Two trans candidates make history by filing to run for North Carolina's state legislature. Just three years ago, state lawmakers passed the nation's most notorious bathroom bill.

Danica Roem Makes History Again and Is Elected Virginia's First Transgender State Senator

Danica Roem was the first transgender person seated in any state legislature. During her campaign for state Senate, she faced transphobia but emerged victorious on Election Day.