Gay Millionaire
Triumphs in Colorado Democratic Primary

Jared Polis won a historic victory in Tuesday's Democratic primary for Colorado's second congressional district, edging out rival Joan Fitz-Gerald 42% to 38%. Based on the Democratic leanings of the district, Polis, 34, is in line to become the first openly gay man elected to the U.S. House of Representatives as a nonincumbent.

Polis, an Internet entrepreneur and self-made millionaire, told a crowd of cheering supporters Tuesday that although his sexual orientation had not taken center stage in the race, the victory was no less significant for LGBT people.

"Growing up I always worried that that would get in the way," Polis said, according to KWGN-TV2. "I'm proud to say that many of those barriers, while some still exist, have fallen tonight."

The race was Colorado's most expensive primary in history, with Polis outspending his opponent tenfold and lavishing about $6 million of his own money on the race, reported KWGN. (The Advocate)