Toni Atkins drops out of California governor's race, cites 'no viable path forward'
Toni Atkins has ended her campaign to become California's first woman and first out LGBTQ+ governor.
September 30, 2025
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california assembly
Former Calif. legislator Evan Low is the new head of LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, which supports queer politicians
Low will succeed Annise Parker, who announced several months ago that she planned to step down.
March 4, 2025
Months after election, gay House candidate Evan Low will be on November ballot. Here's what happened
Low, currently a member of the California Assembly, is running for a U.S. House seat from Silicon Valley.
May 15, 2024
DNC: Calif. Speaker Stumps for Marriage Equality, ENDA
California's out assembly speaker stumps for gays, immigrants, and reproductive rights.
September 5, 2012
California assembly scales back gay-inclusive textbook bill
California lawmakers on Monday gutted a bill that would have required state textbooks to include the historical contributions of gay people
August 8, 2006
California Assembly Speaker Becomes First Gay Governor For A Few Hours
Three political absences made out California Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins acting governor for a day.
July 31, 2014
Activist Who Confronted Caitlyn Jenner Is Running for Office
Ashlee Marie Preston hopes to represent south Los Angeles in the California Assembly.
December 30, 2017
Op-ed: We Have to Ensure Trans People Are Respected When They Die
California's lesbian Assembly speaker, Toni Atkins, tells us why she was compelled to author the Respect After Death Act.
June 26, 2015