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About Tim Scott’s Dating Life: The GOP’s Obsession Over His Sexual Orientation

Why do Republicans appear to be obsessed with why the South Carolina senator hasn’t been seen with a romantic partner.

Will an LGBTQ+ Californian Succeed Kamala Harris in the U.S. Senate?

Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia was said to be on the shortlist, while California Senate leader Toni Atkins was mentioned earlier

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Pete Buttigieg eyeing potential Michigan U.S. Senate race

The gay Democratic star is weighing multiple options for his family’s future.

An Obama-Era Ambassador Hopes to Make History in U.S. Senate

If Daniel Baer unseats Cory Gardner, he'd make history. 

Kyrsten Sinema Surges Ahead in Arizona U.S. Senate Race

Sinema, who would be the first out bisexual U.S. senator, was leading by about 9,600 votes this evening. The count continues.

U.S. Senate debates same-sex marriage for a second day

Debate continues for a second day today in the U.S. Senate over whether to write discrimination into the Constitution by banning same-sex marriage.

Races to Watch for LGBT Voters: U.S. Senate

If forecasters are right, then the U.S. Senate verges of becoming more Republican, and more antigay.

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U.S. Senator's Resolution Targets Russia's Antigay Law

Sen. Jeff Merkley will submit a resolution urging the International Olympic Committee to oppose Russia's anti-LGBT legislation.

Laphonza Butler Won't Run for California U.S. Senate Seat

Butler, the first Black lesbian in the Senate, is serving the remainder of Dianne Feinstein's term, but she won't run for a full term in 2024.

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.

Homophobe Roy Moore Is Alabama's Republican Nominee for U.S. Senate

He's favored to win the general election in the deep-red state, but Democratic Doug Jones could prove a formidable opponent.

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U.S. Senate committee passes same-sex marriage ban

A Senate panel on Thursday advanced a measure that would amend the U.S. Constitution to ban same-sex marriage as committee chairman Arlen Specter shouted "Good riddance!" to Democrat Russ Feingold (pictured), who stormed out of the tense session.

Gay Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta Running for U.S. Senate

The Pennsylvanian would be the first Black gay man -- and first gay man overall -- in the chamber.

Warnock, Ossoff Win; Dems Will Control U.S. Senate

Democrats Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff, both LGBTQ+ allies, have unseated Republican senators from Georgia.

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U.S. senator Feingold comes out for marriage equality

A leading Democratic contender for president in 2008, U.S. senator Russell Feingold of Wisconsin, has revealed that he supports giving gay and lesbian couples the right to marry.

Dianne Feinstein Remembered by Political Leaders as a 'Titan' in the U.S. Senate

The nation mourns a trailblazer in politics, advocate for women’s rights, and champion for LGBTQ+ equality.

Alabama Homophobe Roy Moore Running for U.S. Senate Again

Despite his 2017 loss, the virulently anti-LGBTQ Moore won't go away.

Kyrsten Sinema Wins; Will Be First Out Bi U.S. Senator

Sinema will also be the first woman to represent Arizona in the upper chamber.

Senate Confirms Lesbian as Judge of U.S. Court of Federal Claims

The Senate confirmed Elaine Kaplan, the acting director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, as a judge by a vote of 64-35.