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Sean Patrick Maloney

Sean Patrick Maloney is a Democratic congressman currently serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 18th congressional district since 2013. Learn about his esteemed career beginning when he entered politics as a volunteer for Bill Clinton's presidential campaign. While serving in the Clinton Administration, he was considered one of the most influential LGBT people ever in the White House. Read more about every bit of his career though his overcoming Tea Party-backed Republican incumbent Nan Hayworth to becoming the first openly gay person to be elected to Congress from New York.

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Sean Patrick Maloney

Dem Campaigns Chair Sean Patrick Maloney Loses House Seat: 'Blame Me'

Openly Gay Congressional Winner Makes History in New York

Sean Patrick Maloney defeated incumbent Nan Hayworth in one of the most closely watched Congressional races in the country to become the first openly candidate elected to Congress from the state.

House Introduces Immigration Bill For Gay Partners

Rep. Nadler reintroduced the Uniting American Families Act.

Editor’s Letter: Time for LGBT Voters to Mature

We, as LGBT voters and givers of campaign dollars, have to be especially discerning.

Trump's Policies Tried to Tear This Gay Dad and Son Apart—The Dad Won

After help from a U.S. congressman, a three-year ordeal has come to an end for Jerome Roux.

Gay Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney Was Ready to Fight Off Mob at Capitol

Maloney and fellow representatives were set to strike back during the January 6 riot.

Gay Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney Makes History

The first out congressman from New York is now the first out chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.

25 Congressional Dems to LGBT People: We're With You

“I know you’re hearing a lot of hateful rhetoric about our LGBT families,” says Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego. “Please, hang in there.”

Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney Engaged to Partner

The congressman and his partner, Randy Florke, have been together for 21 years.

Preview: What's in Store for LGBT Families in 2014?

The fight for LGBT families' rights will continue next year. Here's what to expect, says Emily Hecht-McGowan, director of public policy at the Family Equality Council.

Michele Bachmann Excludes Gay Parents in Adoption Resolution

The Minnesota representative has rejected a request from Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, who is gay, to include language that supports LGBT parents in an adoption resolution.

WATCH: An Emotional Day for a Freshman Congressman

Sean Patrick Maloney got choked up as he talked about the significance of yesterday's Supreme Court rulings.

Meet the Class of 2013

Op-ed: Churches Can Be as Accepting as The Ballot Box

A pastor sees the same progress that became evident on election night in his own church.

Log Cabin Makes 20 Endorsements, Still No Romney

The group endorsed 20 candidates for the Senate and House but has yet to announce whether it plans to endorse Mitt Romney for president.

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Sean Patrick Maloney

Sean Patrick Maloney defeated incumbent Nan Hayworth in one of the most closely watched Congressional races in the country to become the first openly candidate elected to Congress from the state.

Rep. Nadler reintroduced the Uniting American Families Act.

We, as LGBT voters and givers of campaign dollars, have to be especially discerning.

After help from a U.S. congressman, a three-year ordeal has come to an end for Jerome Roux.

Maloney and fellow representatives were set to strike back during the January 6 riot.

The first out congressman from New York is now the first out chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.

“I know you’re hearing a lot of hateful rhetoric about our LGBT families,” says Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego. “Please, hang in there.”

The congressman and his partner, Randy Florke, have been together for 21 years.

The fight for LGBT families' rights will continue next year. Here's what to expect, says Emily Hecht-McGowan, director of public policy at the Family Equality Council.

The Minnesota representative has rejected a request from Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, who is gay, to include language that supports LGBT parents in an adoption resolution.

Sean Patrick Maloney got choked up as he talked about the significance of yesterday's Supreme Court rulings.

A pastor sees the same progress that became evident on election night in his own church.

The group endorsed 20 candidates for the Senate and House but has yet to announce whether it plans to endorse Mitt Romney for president.