Scott Wiener declares victory in race to succeed Nancy Pelosi in Congress
Out California state Sen. Scott Wiener (D) is projected to win his election to represent California's 11th Congressional District in the Hou…
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Midterms show voters don't hate & fear trans people like the GOP wants, MS NOW host says
MS NOW host Chris Hayes eloquently described the blue tsunami of Democratic wins in last night's midterm elections as a "repudiation" of the…
Alabama Voters Elect Out Gay Democrat as Sheriff, Unseating 2-Term Republican
This story originally appeared on The Advocate.Alabama voters have elected the state’s first openly gay sheriff, ousting a two-term Republic…
Lewis George appoints gay former White House official to mayoral transition team
D.C. Mayor-elect Janeese Lewis George has named Gautam Raghavan, an openly gay former White House official under the administrations of Pres…
Midterm voters pay respects to Renee Good, queer mom killed by Trump's ICE officers
Minnesota voters yesterday paid tribute to Renee Good, the 37-year-old queer mother of three who was lethally killed by an Immigration and C…
Gay Army Pilot Who Refused to Quit Over Leather Photos Concedes House Race: “Still Your Neighbor”
This story originally appeared on The Advocate.Gay Army Black Hawk pilot Chris Gallant lost his bid to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Nick LaLo…
2027 will have the most out LGBTQ+ Congress ever with at least 16 out lawmakers
Update: Scott Wiener has claimed victory in California, raising the number to 17 out LGBTQ+ lawmakers next year. At least 16 LGBTQ+ lawmaker…
2026 Midterm Election Results: Anti-Trans Fearmongering Fails as Pro-Equality Candidates Win Nationwide
Voters across the United States delivered a historic victory for freedom, accountability, and democracy in the November 3, 2026 midterm elec…
Snyder-Hall wins second term in Delaware House
Incumbent Delaware State Rep. Claire Snyder-Hall (D-14) won re-election to a second term on Tuesday, defeating Mike Simpler, roughly 70-30 p…
Chucky Creator Don Mancini Dunks on Franchise Fan Nicki Minaj After Blue Tsunami
It’s official! Don Mancini, the creator of the Child’s Play horror franchise — which features the smart-mouthed, orange-haired, overall-wear…
Trump is spinning out of control as he blames everyone but himself for yesterday's losses
Donald Trump spent the months leading up to yesterday's elections telling voters to "pretend I'm on the ballot." He also had his hands in pi…
Human Rights Campaign President Celebrates Blue Wave, but Demands Dems Deliver: “Now It’s Time to Govern”
This story originally appeared on The Advocate.Democrats in races large and small handed Republicans a historic defeat Tuesday, taking contr…