Julie Johnson Running to Be Texas's First Out Member of Congress
Johnson, currently a Texas state legislator, is so far the front-runner in the 32nd Congressional District.
July 21, 2023
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Mark Takano is leading the charge for LGBTQ+ representation and equality in Congress for 2024
As cochair of Equality PAC, California U.S. Rep. Mark Takano is working to double LGBTQ+ representation in Congress while fighting back against the rising wave of anti-trans legislation.
November 1, 2024
New York Dem Ritchie Torres discusses the fight for LGBTQ+ representation as election looms
As one of the first out gay Black and Latine members of Congress, Torres continues to champion LGBTQ+ rights, advocate for marginalized communities, and push for broader representation in government.
November 1, 2024
Many Republicans Believe Having More LGBTQ+ Members of Congress Is Bad
A new poll found that Republicans and Christians are most likely to find diversifying the halls of Congress to represent more LGBTQ+ people unappealing.
September 28, 2022
LGBTQ Candidates Will Create a Rainbow Wave on Election Day
Out candidates are running in record numbers to make sure we're in the room where it happens.
November 2, 2018
Number of LGBTQ+ elected officials continues to grow, but more needed for equitable representation
The news from Victory Institute also highlights the high-ranking LGBTQ+ officeholders around the nation.
July 1, 2025
Angie Craig elected first woman and first LGBTQ+ ranking member of House Agriculture Committee
Craig, a representative from Minnesota, was elected by House Democrats on Tuesday.
December 17, 2024
Congress needs Erik Bottcher
Opinion: "As someone who has watched his career and worked alongside him, I believe the choice is clear: we need him to step forward," writes Evan Low.
September 9, 2025
Kyrsten Sinema Proves LGBTQ+ Representation Isn't Everything
A federal minimum wage hike, which the bisexual senator voted against, would have lifted up many in her own community.
March 8, 2021
Gay U.S. Rep Robert Garcia elected top Democrat on powerful House Oversight Committee
Democrats voted to make the California congressman the ranking member on the Republican-led investigative committee.
June 24, 2025
Inside the plan to double the number of LGBTQ+ members of Congress (exclusive)
Democratic U.S. Reps. Mark Takano and Ritchie Torres discuss their fundraising prowess in an exclusive interview with The Advocate.
May 21, 2024
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.
April 5, 2022
Emily Randall looks to be the first LGBTQ+ Latina in Congress. Today she faces her primary
Three Equality PAC co-chairs tell The Advocate they’re confident in her chances to carry the day.
August 6, 2024
U.S. Reaches All-Time High in Out Elected Officials, and They're Ready to Fight Back
“Not only are more LGBTQ+ people serving in office than ever before, they are more unified, determined and diverse than ever,” says a new report from the LGBTQ+ Victory Institute.
April 3, 2023
13 LGBTQ+ elected lawmakers join the 119th Congress
From Sarah McBride to Tammy Baldwin, here are the queer lawmakers in the 119th Congress.
January 3, 2025
Sarah McBride opens up about her historic candidacy, the Democratic Party, and Kamala Harris's campaign
The transgender Delaware state senator is on the brink of making history (again) as the first trans person elected to Congress.
September 3, 2024
There's record LGBTQ+ representation in elected offices nationwide
In some good news coming out of November's election, at least 495 LGBTQ+ candidates won their races.
February 3, 2025
Sarah McBride Leads Delaware Congressional Poll and Would Be First Trans U.S. Representative
McBride was the nation's first out transgender state senator, and she's poised to make history again.
September 19, 2023
Emily Randall poised to be first queer Latina in Congress after Washington primary win
She emerged victorious after Tuesday’s jungle primary in Washington.
August 8, 2024
Brazil Elects First Two Transgender Members of Congress
In Sunday's election, the nation also sent anti-LGBTQ+ President Jair Bolsonaro to a runoff.
October 4, 2022
Number of LGBTQ+ Elected Officials at Record High — But Many More Needed
LGBTQ+ Americans are still far from equitable representation in public office, says a new report from the Victory Institute.
June 8, 2023