Search form

Scroll To Top

primary ballot

Maine Disqualifies Donald Trump From 2024 Primary Ballot

The decision makes Maine the second state to disqualify Trump from office, after the Colorado Supreme Court handed down its own stunning ruling that removed him from the ballot earlier this month.

California Senate Passes Bill to Keep Trump Off 2020 Primary Ballot

State law would now require candidates to release five years of tax returns to appear. President Trump has yet to do so. 

Rep Brad Miller Urges Voters to Reject Amendment 1

As the North Carolina legislature moved last fall to put a brutal antigay amendment on the May 8 primary ballot, Rep. Brad Miller, a Democrat representing parts of Raleigh and Greensboro, decided not only to speak out against the damaging measure, but also concluded that it was time to step up and support a congressional bill to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act.

Clinton Revives Candidacy With Win Over Obama; McCain Defeats Romney

Hillary Rodham Clinton stunned Barack Obama in New Hampshire's Democratic primary, defying polls and pundits to resurrect her bid for the White House. John McCain won the Republican race, completing a remarkable comeback and climbing back into contention for the U.S. presidential nomination. Clinton's victory Tuesday capped a comeback of her own from last week's third-place finish in the Iowa caucuses and raised the possibility of a long battle for the party nomination between Obama, the most viable black candidate in U.S. history, and Clinton, seeking to become the first woman to win the U.S. presidency. ''I felt like we all spoke from our hearts, and I am so gratified that you responded,'' Hillary Clinton said in victory remarks before cheering supporters. ''Now together, let's give America the kind of comeback that New Hampshire has just given me.''

Trump Ineligible for Colorado Ballot, State Supreme Court Rules

He's disqualified because he took part in an insurrection, says the ruling, which Trump is appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Out Lesbian Jenny Durkan Tops Seattle Mayoral Primary

If she prevails in November, Durkan will be the first lesbian to lead the city and the first woman to do so since the 1920s.

NC Rep Will Vote Against Amendment

A North Carolina congressman who opposes a state anti-gay marriage amendment will now cosponsor federal legislation to repeal the federal Defense of Marriage Act.

Bloomberg Apologizes to Trans People for Dehumanizing Remarks

"I understand that my words had caused hurt," the politician said, referring to the use of "it" and "man in a dress" for trans people.

Trump wins New Hampshire primary, but Haley's not dropping out (yet)

Nikki Haley, the last Republican standing against Trump, was defiant when she addressed her supporters.

Gay Democrat Challenges GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert With Vow to End 'BS'

Alex Walker made headlines with a scatological video launching his campaign against the anti-LGBTQ+ Republican, but he has much to say on the issues as well.

Amy Klobuchar Leaves Presidential Race, Endorses Joe Biden

Klobuchar's exit comes a day after Pete Buttigieg's and represents a consolidation of moderates in the Democratic race.

Donald Trump Takes West Virginia, Nebraska for GOP

The businessman inches closer to clinching the nomination.

Trump ally Bernie Moreno wins Republican primary for U.S. Senate from Ohio

He will face LGBTQ-supportive Democrat Sherrod Brown in November. Meanwhile, trans woman Arienne Childrey won her primary for Ohio House.

Fight to ban same-sex marriage in California losing steam?

One of two groups competing to put a same-sex marriage ban before California voters in 2006 has bowed out of the fight for now, saying the timing and political climate are not right to get such a measure passed.

Dear Advocate, I'm sorry

This February, Justin Goddard felt compelled to write an open letter to gays and lesbians. Naturally, he sent it to us.

Thompson Quizzed on Civil Unions

Republican presidential hopeful Fred Thompson told New Hampshire voters Monday that efforts in some states to recognize same-sex marriage are a ''judge-made controversy.''

Michael Bloomberg Says He May Run for President

The billionaire former mayor of New York City is now openly discussing his potential aspirations for 2016.