All posts tagged "Election 2018"
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Anti-gay U.S. Rep. Mia Love concedes defeat in Utah
Congresswoman criticizes Trump for mocking her defeat and blasts Republicans for not doing more to appeal to minority voters
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HRC: Midterm election was “clear rejection” of Trump’s “dangerous and divisive agenda”
Tuesday's midterm elections were largely positive for proponents of LGBTQ rights and supporters of the Equality Act
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2018 Elections: Jared Polis is America’s first gay governor
Tuesday’s governor’s races were a mixed bag for LGBTQ candidates. Voters in Colorado picked U.S. Rep. Jared Polis to become America’s first openly gay governor. One of...
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Anti-gay Pennsylvania Republican launches last-minute mailer attacking opponent’s sexuality
An anti-gay Pennsylvania state representative who has made headlines for his homophobic comments and stated opposition to homosexuality is under fire for launching a last-minute...
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Can a pro-gay “urban Republican” gain traction in Washington, D.C.?
Michael Bekesha hopes Ward 6 voters can see past Trump and support a "socially progressive, fiscally responsible" Republican
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LGBTQ Candidate Spotlight: Jason Andrean believes DC’s future relies on a better school system
Andrean was warned that his sexuality could be a problem for State Board of Education voters, but he says that's not the case
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LGBTQ Candidate Spotlight: Ryan Tauriainen hopes voters will back an educator for a State Board of Education seat
Tauriainen has already faced a negative whisper campaign that referenced his sexuality, but that hasn't deterred him from running
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Long Island congressional candidate’s signs defaced with “Gay Lover”
A congressional candidate on Long Island, N.Y., has had his campaign signs defaced with the phrases “Baby Killer” and “Gay Lover” as the 2018 midterm...
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Bonds, Cheh and Allen top GLAA ratings ahead of D.C.’s November elections
Elissa Silverman and David Schwartzman rate the highest among candidates seeking a second At-Large Council seat
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GLAAD’s “Electing Acceptance” survey shows GOP candidates less comfortable with LGBTQ people than Democrats
Most Republicans who responded expressed discomfort about children being taught LGBTQ history
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Anti-gay Kim Davis, who refused marriage license to same-sex couple, claims she “did not treat anybody unfairly”
Davis claims she went to jail to defend state's ban on gay marriage, even though it had been overturned by Supreme Court
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Anti-transgender group runs ads attacking Democratic candidate for Nevada governor
Nevada Parents for Safe Schools attacks Steve Sisolak's support for transgender nondiscrimination policies in schools
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HRC releases congressional scorecard grading members on LGBTQ issues
A vast majority of GOP Senators and House members earned zero ratings, indicating no support for LGBTQ rights
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Victory Fund has backed 272 candidates this November in hopes of generating a “Rainbow Wave”
More highly-qualified LGBTQ candidates are seeking office this year, but they are almost all exclusively Democrats
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Utah congresswoman Mia Love attacks Democratic opponent for supporting marriage equality
Love's campaign sends out second email this month vilifying Ben McAdams' support for "East Coast liberal values"
