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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.

​Kentucky’s first out state representative Keturah Herron receives LGBTQ+ trailblazer award

The LGBTQ+ Victory Institute named Kentucky state Rep. Keturah Herron the 2024 Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award winner.

JoCasta Zamarripa and Carlos Menchaca Make Immigration Local

The Fighters: Two out lawmakers know that ignoring immigration reform would greatly harm LGBT citizens and noncitizens alike.

Lesbian Sen. Tammy Baldwin's Republican opponent attacks her partner in campaign ads

The ads accuse her of a conflict of interest but appear to be targeting her for being LGBTQ+.

Meet the Class of 2013

The 113th Congress has the highest number of openly LGBT members in the body's history, with six in the House and, for the first time, an openly gay senator. Each politico here brings something unique to the table. They're all Democrats, and all were endorsed by the Victory Fund, meaning they fully support federal, state, and local efforts to advance LGBT rights. Meet your new representatives.

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.

LGBTQ+ Candidates to Watch in the Upcoming Election

The November election isn't just about defeating Trump and flipping the U.S. Senate. It's a chance to diversify all levels of government.

The Kingmakers

Ten states still don't have any out lawmakers--at any level of government. The Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund hopes to change that in 2006

Hall of Fame Part Three

Any celebration of the The Advocate's founding in 1967 must honor the heroes for LGBT rights that we've covered for 45 years. With one honoree named per year, the list will be announced in parts and culminate in an event in Los Angeles this month.

13 Lesbians Who've Made U.S. Political History

We offer over a baker's dozen of lesbian political pioneers.

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17 History-Making LGBTQ+ Women in Politics

For Women's History Month, we present women from our community who've broken ground in U.S. politics and government.

Person of the Year: Tammy Baldwin

The first openly gay U.S. senator talks about her historic campaign, being a role model, and the LGBT legislative agenda in 2013.

Gay U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan hopes November’s election will turn the page on Donald Trump and the far right

The Wisconsin congressman shared his thoughts with The Advocate on the temperature of anti-LGBTQ+ political rhetoric and the 2024 election.

Wisconsin Senate OK's Gender-Affirming Care Ban, but Governor Pledges to Veto

Now both houses of the legislature have approved the bill, but Democratic Gov. Tony Evers says he won't let it become law.

Wisconsin Advances Anti-Trans Bills Despite Governor's Promise to Veto

The state's Assembly has passed a ban on gender-affirming care and restrictions on trans athletes in school sports, sending them on to the Senate.

Wisconsin lawmakers approve same-sex marriage ban

The state senate approves an amendment to ban same-sex marriage and civil unions, arguing it is necessary to ensure marriage remains a union between one man and one woman.