First Gay Candidate for Senate from Oregon

Marc Delphine is the first openly gay candidate to run for federal office in the history of Oregon. The college and financial planner filed as a candidate for U.S. Senate Monday, seeking the Libertarian Party nomination.

According to Just Out, "Delphine will formally announce the campaign launch in the State Capitol tomorrow [Tuesday] morning, during which he'll emphasize 'Principle-Centered Leadership.' The platform highlights 'individual liberty, personal responsibility and equal opportunity.'"

Delphine will challenge Democrat Ron Wyden.