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Gay candidate smeared in text message campaign that says he has HIV
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk Greg Owen , as published by LGBTQ Nation
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the text message and the candidate's campaign are available from local news sources, including LGBTQ Nation, which has reported on the incident and its potential impact on the upcoming primary election.
A local congressional race has taken a turn with the dissemination of false information about a candidate. Voters in the area received a text message with a claim about the candidate's health. The candidate in question is a state senator who is running for a seat in the US Congress.
If elected, he would be a historic first for the state. Further details about the text message and the candidate's campaign are available from local news sources, including LGBTQ Nation, which has reported on the incident and its potential impact on the upcoming primary election.
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Category: rights Published: August 12, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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