"Young people showed up to the polls and showed up to vote for important issues that pertain to all generations"
LGBTQ representation in the U.S. House to increase from 9 to 11 – the most in history – and could increase to 13
While Republicans predicted a “red wave” on Tuesday, the wave they apparently didn’t see coming was a rainbow of LGBTQ+ winners
Maloney in 2012 became the first openly gay member of Congress to represent New York & first openly gay chair of Democrats’ campaign committee
Candidates while embracing their being LGBTQ identities remained laser focused on issues affecting their neighbors and constituents
While final results of the midterm elections were pending several LGBTQ candidates had already made history with their electoral victories
As the results of the midterms are tallied, advocates turn to legislative priorities in Congress’s lame duck session
The results will be updated as the reporting comes in. An expected Red GOP wave has not happened as Democrats are holding their own
Angelenos head in person to the polls Tuesday to pick a U.S. senator, a governor & will decide on the next mayor & countywide a sheriff
LGBTQ+ lives, prosperity, and rights are on ballots across the nation- LGBTQ+ voters and allies must counter the GOP onslaught