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Our 2024 LGBTQ+ voter guide: What to know about candidates, how to vote and more

Here are the candidates running for Congress and judicial office on November 5.

Joe Biden makes history with 12th Senate-confirmed LGBTQ+ judge

Mary Kay Costello is a military veteran and former federal prosecutor in Philadelphia.

California Sen. Laphonza Butler on Harris, the DNC, and Ann Coulter's bullying

“So many people can see themselves represented in what is being brought forth by Vice President Harris and Gov. Walz,” Butler said.

Gay, pro-choice GOPer Curtis Bashaw wins New Jersey U.S. Senate primary

His nomination gives Republicans hope they could pick up a Senate seat in the solidly blue state.

Senator Uses a Dan Savage Quote to Attack Marriage Equality

In an argument against marriage equality, an Australian senator uses a quote from Dan Savage to explain why same-sex marriage is "unrealistic and unnatural." 

Republican Defeats Antigay Dem for Tenn. Senate Seat

Incumbent Bob Corker defeats disowned Democrat Mark Clayton.

Alabama Official Uses Bible to Defend Senate Candidate Roy Moore

Mary, the mother of Jesus, was a teenager when she married Joseph, says State Auditor Jim Zeigler.

Senate Republicans Use 'Nuclear' Option to Confirm Gorsuch to Supreme Court

The GOP's decision to "go nuclear" changes longstanding rules by allowing Gorsuch's nomination to go forward on a simple majority vote in the U.S. Senate.

S.C. Sen. Links Marriage Equality to Confederate Flag

Marriage equality sanctifies 'deviant behavior' and is the work of the devil, says Sen. Lee Bright.

'Cruel' Nebraska senator investigated after using colleague's name in a rape scene

Republican Steve Halloran is under investigation for sexual harassment after using a colleague's name while reading a graphic rape scene on the legislative floor.

Roy Moore Uses Racist Terms, Decries 'Sodomy'

Moore used offensive terms for Native Americans and Asian-Americans at a Sunday rally.

Ted Cruz uses transphobia to distort Colin Allred’s support for Equality Act during Texas U.S. Senate debate

The subject of trans people’s participation in sports came up early in the hour-long Texas U.S. Senate debate.

Woman of My Year

They called us Senator, Madame Speaker, and nappy-headed ho. Whatever. We rocked!

Lindsey Graham's Stunning Transformation From Trump Critic to Lap Dog

A new ad uses the Republican senator's own words to show "the two faces of Lindsey Graham."