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Election

In the November 5, 2024, election, LGBTQ+ rights are on the line. In the presidential race, Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz face the Republican ticket of former President Donald Trump and Ohio U.S. Sen. JD Vance. There are also all seats in the House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, and key state and local offices up for grabs. Gender-affirming care, abortion access, future Supreme Court appointments, and more are on the line this Election Day.

Here, The Advocate has collected its reporting on the election. Keep up with the latest election news by signing up to our newsletter.

This small Pennsylvania town just elected the state's first-ever out transgender mayor
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This small Pennsylvania town just elected the state's first-ever out transgender mayor

Eria Deuso has become the first out transgender mayor in Pennsylvania.

Zohran Mamdani waves transgender flag
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Zohran Mamdani will continue 'standing up' for transgender people as New York City mayor

Zohran Mamdani dominated the LGBTQ+ vote in NYC, with 82 percent of the community casting their ballots for him.

Zohran Mamdani
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Zohran Mamdani, LGBTQ+ ally, wins New York City mayoral election and makes history

Mamdani, a self-described Democratic socialist and queer ally, will be New York City's next mayor.

Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo
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Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo’s complete track records on LGBTQ+ issues

Here are both Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo's complete track records on LGBTQ+ rights.

Zohran Mamdani attends NYC Pride
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NYC mayor candidate Zohran Mamdani makes 1 a.m. surprise campaign stop at gay bar

In a surprise campaign stop, Mamdani thanked Brooklyn's Papi Juice "for creating a space for queer and trans New Yorkers."

Abigail Spanberger Pete Buttigieg
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Pete Buttigieg will join Abigail Spanberger for Virginia get-out-the-vote rally

The gay former transportation secretary and Democratic star will join the pro-LGBTQ+ candidate for governor in Charlottesville.

Winsome Earle Sears Abigail Spanberger
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Virginia Republican attacks Democrat leading governor’s race with Trumpy ’they/them’ ad

The commercial echoes language Donald Trump's campaign used during the 2024 election.

Dakarai Larriett
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Meet the Black gay entrepreneur running to be Alabama's next senator

Dakarai Larriett knows Democrats have an uphill battle in a red state, but he says he's ready for the challenge.

cisgender spelled out in wavy scrabble tiles on pastel color background
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Democrat consultants tell politicians to stop using terms like 'LGBTQIA' and 'cisgender'

Consulting firm Third Way released a list of words it believes Democratic politicians should avoid, including "LGBTQIA."

Mark Robinson
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Mark Robinson blames 'coward' Republicans for loss, not 'Black Nazi' trans porn scandal

Mark Robinson is mad Republicans wouldn't "stand up and fight for him" after he admitted to being a "black NAZI."

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John Oliver slams Democrats who think transgender people lost them the election

"If what you want is a centrist campaign that's quiet on trans issues ... that candidate existed, and she just lost," Oliver said during a recent episode of Last Week Tonight.

Joe Scarborough MSNBC Morning host Sarah Kate Ellis GLAAD president and CEO Sarah McBride Democrat winner Delaware Congressional seat
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‘Morning Joe’ continues fixation on trans issues in post-election blame game without talking to trans people

The MSNBC show has focused on cultural issues that Democrats weren’t even running on as the reason that Donald Trump won the election.

Demonstrators rally against Project 2025 NYC Manhattan Times Square
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Here are 26 organizations fighting Donald Trump that you can donate to

The work these groups do will be critical during a second Trump Administration.

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Pornhub Stats
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Pornhub's search trends expose America's naughty coping mechanisms to Trump's win

The stats don't lie. The Midwest was letting its freak flag fly.

Ruben Gallego Kari Lake Arizona
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Meet the Democrat who beat MAGA Republican Kari Lake to replace bi lawmaker Kyrsten Sinema in the U.S. Senate

He eked out a victory in a state that Donald Trump won.

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Crisis calls from LGBTQ+ youth spiked by 700 percent after Election Day

LGBTQ+ youth are afraid, confused, and anxious about the outcome of the election, The Trevor Project said. Here are some resources.

MSNBC interview Sarah McBride Chris Hayes
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Sarah McBride opens up on MSNBC about her win and what she's up against in Congress

McBride and Chris Hayes explored the significance of her election as the first out transgender member of Congress, a landmark victory amid a divisive election season dominated by ineffective anti-trans ads.

Women with banners wearing black participate in Black Monday action organized to express opposition to tightening anti abortion laws nationwide pro abortion rights protest October 2016 Castle Square Warsaw Poland
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Poland’s dark history with far-right, anti-LGBTQ+ government should be a warning to Americans

A popular TikTok content creator sounds the alarm for women, immigrants and LGBTQ+ people.

Rep Ritchie Torres leaves the US Capitol building
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Democrats celebrate LGBTQ+ gains & promise to stand up for trans rights after rough election

“Queer people, trans people, people of color are waking up today feeling in danger,” U.S. Rep. Becca Balint said. “We need to have a full-throated declaration that we are going to be there with them.”

young cheerful queer transgender LGBTQIA friend group looking hopeful
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Scared for the future and LGBTQ+ rights? Here's how to cope with another Trump presidency

"We will get through this false story line based on lies, hate, and power — and the queer community will still be there, and in all likelihood, even stronger," a mental health expert tells The Advocate.

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