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Remember this Democrat's surprising reply after being called a 'f**gocrat' at a town hall meeting?
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk Greg Owen , as published by LGBTQ Nation
· September 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The candidate, Jordan Wood, said the incident occurred in March and is a lesson that democracy demands not being intimidated.
A congressional candidate shared a story of a tense encounter at a town hall meeting. The candidate, Jordan Wood, said the incident occurred in March and is a lesson that democracy demands not being intimidated. He was personally attacked with a homophobic slur by a voter who also spouted conspiracy theories about voter fraud.
The slur used was "Faggocrat." Further details of the incident are available, including the candidate's response to the attack and his thoughts on what the incident means for his campaign and Pride Month.
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Category: safety Published: September 4, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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