Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek, who got attention in LGBTQ+ media this campaign season for his anti-LGBTQ+ views, has been declared the victor in the race for the US Senate seat in Iowa. The AP reports that, with 98% of votes counted, Turek got 50.5% of the votes while the Republican candidate, Re
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Incumbent Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes declared victory, and the state now has a Democratic trifecta as the party won control of the legislature while maintaining the governorship. But it's not all good news in Arizona: an anti-trans ballot initiative passed. Check out the...
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NBC News has called the race for Arizona attorney general for out Democrat Kris Mayes. She has won over 56% of the vote with 74% of votes counted. Mayes, the incumbent, defeated Republican challenger and state Sen. Warren Petersen. Her win comes as Democrats take a trifecta in th...
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Here are some funny tweets from election night. It seems we are not, in fact, Charlie Kirk— Natalie Wynn (@ContraPoints) November 4, 2026 woke is back, anyone who started saying retarded again is going to jail pic.twitter.com/dLhUeqSyUC— Pander (@PanderShirts) Novembe...
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Out former lawmaker Janelle Sarauw (D) has been declared the next Delegate to the House of Representatives from the US Virgin Islands, where she will advocate for the interests of people who live in the territory.Check out the latest about America votes in the 2026 Midterm Electi...
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Out former lawmaker Janelle Sarauw won her race to be the Delegate to the US House of Representatives from the US Virgin Islands in a landslide. The St. Thomas Source reports that she has won 75% of the votes so far. She will replace outgoing Delegate Stacey Plaskett, who ran for...
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Conservative media dug up some old, sexual photos that Chris Gallant posed for when he was young, but he refused to be shamed and even tried to turn the pictures into a chance to speak out for people who have digital pasts. The race is still close, but the New York Times has call...
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Out lawmaker Amanda Gonzalez has been projected to win the statewide race in Colorado. She said she hopes to build trust in elections in the position. Check out the latest about America votes in the 2026 Midterm Elections. Join us for 24 hour election coverage. on LGBTQNation.com...
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Veteran Chris Gallant, the gay Democrat who challenged incumbent Rep. Nick LaLota in New York's First Congressional District, is projected to lose the close race, 49% to 51%, with 90% of the votes counted, the New York Times reports. On social media, though, Gallant is not conced...
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Jefferson County, Colorado, Clerk Amanda Gonzalez is projected to win the race for state secretary of state. Gonzalez, who is bisexual, handily won the race with 60% of the vote to her Republican opponent's 37%, according to Colorado Public Radio. The position will put Gonzalez i...
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JoAnna Mendoza is the projected winner in Arizona's Sixth Congressional District, flipping the seat blue. The only time a Democrat won that seat was when it was first created in 1992, showing how powerful the blue wave is this year. Check out the latest about America votes in the...
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Out bisexual veteran JoAnna Mendoza is the projected winner of Arizona's Sixth Congressional District, The Hill reports, leading Republican incumbent Rep. Juan Ciscomani by 18.5% percentage points as 70% of the votes have been counted. "To be a leader means to do what’s right, ev...
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LGBTQ+ rights supporter and longtime politician Troy Jackson has defeated Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME). His victory gave Democrats control of the Senate. Check out the latest about America votes in the 2026 Midterm Elections. Join us for 24 hour election coverage. on LGBTQNation.com...
