Gay Democrat lost to anti-LGBTQ+ Republican
Speakers included U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (D-Calif.)
Gay Democrat seeks to unseat anti-LGBTQ GOP opponent
In this election cycle, the Democratic challenger believes he is better positioned to win the seat, which could tip control of the U.S. House
The Pentagon has endeavored to address the problem, but advocates say the agency has been too slow to act to address the issue
Will Rollins, the gay Democrat vying for a second time to unseat the Republican castigates Calvert's support for anti-LGBTQ+ amendments
First-time candidate is aiming to unseat an Republican incumbent who has represented the region in the House for the last three decades
