Military vet Gina Ortiz Jones becomes first lesbian elected mayor of San Antonio
Jones, who was undersecretary of the Air Force in Joe Biden's administration, beat Rolando Pablos in a runoff election.
June 9, 2025
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Pete Buttigieg inducted into LGBTQ+ Political Hall of Fame at DNC
“We know what we’re up against, but the most important thing is what we’re for," he said at an event in his honor.
August 21, 2024
Lori Lightfoot on Defending the LGBTQ+ Community Against Republican Attacks
The former Chicago mayor says she understands the strategy Republicans are using and that it’s a losing one.
July 31, 2023
Chicago's Lesbian Mayor Lori Lightfoot Resoundingly Loses Reelection
The issue of crime took center stage in the nation's third-largest city.
February 28, 2023
Lori Lightfoot is Cementing Her Place in Queer History
Chicago's first out LGBTQ+ mayor to be elected is also one of The Advocate's Women of the Year.Â
May 20, 2020
Was Lori Lightfoot's Opponent Sending a Homophobic Dog Whistle?
Toni Preckwinkle, Lightfoot's opponent in the Chicago mayoral race, complimented her on being out -- but was she sending a signal to those who might not see that as positive?
March 11, 2019
Lori Lightfoot Advances to Runoff in Chicago Mayoral Race
Lightfoot, a lesbian, is the first out candidate for Chicago mayor.
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February 26, 2019
Mayor Lori Lightfoot Is Watching You, Instagram Reminds Chicago
The out mayor's closure of outdoor spaces where people weren't distancing has birthed a Where's Waldo-style Instagram account.
March 27, 2020
Mayor Lori Lightfoot Urges Pete Buttigieg to Break NDA
The two out mayors appeared onstage together at an Iowa forum.
December 9, 2019
Lori Lightfoot Sworn in as Chicago's First Black Lesbian Mayor
The city's first openly lesbian and female African-American mayor has now taken office.Â
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May 20, 2019
Lori Lightfoot Has Become Chicago's First Lesbian Mayor
The Chicago lawyer has won the vote and will be the city's first queer leader and the first black female one.
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April 2, 2019
Lori Lightfoot: LGBTQ+ Folks Know How to Win Rights and This Election
Our experience in winning hard fights will help us put Joe Biden over the top, says Chicago's lesbian mayor.
October 20, 2020
Lori Lightfoot's Response to Donald Trump's Racist Tweet: 'F U'
The lesbian mayor was unafraid to bite back after the president's "looting" comments. Â
May 30, 2020
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Calls Out Homophobia in City Council
Lightfoot received a standing ovation after blasting the tone of the debate over contracts for LGBTQ-owned businesses.
January 16, 2020
Chicago's Lesbian Mayor-Elect Lori Lightfoot Meets With Ivanka Trump
Lightfoot has many disagreements with Donald Trump but had "a very good conversation" with his daughter, she said.
May 8, 2019
Homophobic Fliers Target Out Chicago Mayoral Candidate Lori Lightfoot
The fliers claim she would give all jobs to gay people and require churches to perform same-sex marriages.
March 18, 2019
Chicago Mayor-Elect Lori Lightfoot Gets Congrats From Trump, Obama
She was a little surprised to get Trump's call, but she believes he wants to help the city.
April 5, 2019
Lesbian Mayoral Candidates Out to Make History in Four Major Cities
Lori Lightfoot could well win the Chicago mayoralty tonight, and others are poised for victory too.
April 2, 2019
The Progressive Black Lesbian Who Could Be Chicago's Mayor
Lori Lightfoot, a veteran community activist, wants a livable Chicago for more than tourists and downtown denizens.
February 20, 2019
HRC Deletes Tweet Praising Chicago's Lesbian Mayor as Criticism Mounts
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is being attacked from across the political spectrum for her handing of policing during protests.
August 18, 2020
Chicago's Lesbian Mayor Unloads on Ivanka Trump: 'No Decency'
After Trump tweeted misleading information about violence in Chicago, Mayor Lori Lightfoot understandably responded with a vengeance.
August 6, 2019