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
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Gay Man Todd Gloria Sworn in as San Diego Mayor
San Diego becomes the largest city in the nation with an out gay man as mayor.
December 10, 2020
Gay Candidate Todd Gloria Is First in San Diego Mayoral Primary
Gloria will advance to the general election, when California's second-largest city is likely to elect an out mayor.
March 4, 2020
Gay POC Elected Mayor of One of Nation's Largest Cities
Todd Gloria was victorious this week and is now mayor-elect of San Diego.
November 5, 2020
This Gay Man Could Be the Next Mayor of San Diego
Todd Gloria is widely acknowledged as the front-runner in the race to be mayor of California's second-largest city.
December 11, 2019
San Diego Mayor Resigns; City Will Have Gay Interim Mayor
With Bob Filner's resignation, gay City Council president Todd Gloria will become interim mayor. He and other gay and lesbian candidates may run in a special election to replace Filner.
August 23, 2013
Op-ed: Simply Being Gay Shouldn't Guarantee LGBT Vote
Responding to his opponent's recent Advocate op-ed urging voters to keep a San Diego city council seat LGBT, a straight politician argues that simply being gay shouldn't guarantee LGBT votes.
April 1, 2015
Op-ed: Your City Council Needs You
One out council candidate in a major American city says a seat held by a termed-out gay legislator needs to remain in LGBT hands.
February 3, 2015
A First: California Mandates Gender-Affirming Care for Foster Youth
A bill signed today by Gov. Jerry Brown assures that young people in the foster care system have access to medically necessary gender-affirming procedures.
September 17, 2018
California Makes PrEP and PEP Available Without Prescription
The state is the first in the nation to expand access this way, something advocates say is key for rural and minority populations.
October 7, 2019
Is Homophobia Still Prevalent in Politics?
What was a potent weapon in the days of Anita Bryant is now losing its cool in today's generation of progressives.
April 2, 2020
LGBTQ+ Candidates to Watch in the Upcoming Election
The November election isn't just about defeating Trump and flipping the U.S. Senate. It's a chance to diversify all levels of government.
August 21, 2020
Dispelling Myths and Misinformation on the Road to an AIDS-Free Generation
California's modernization of its criminal law on HIV transmission is a step forward, writes Lambda Legal's Scott A. Schoettes.
October 23, 2017
National Out to Win Day: Shattering the 'Lavender Ceiling'
LGBTQ+ politicians have made great in-roads, but we remain severely underrepresented among the halls of power.
April 2, 2021
U.S. Navy Launches Ship Honoring Harvey Milk
The USNS Harvey Milk is the second replenishment oiler to be built in a class of ships dedicated to U.S. human rights activists.
November 6, 2021
The Effort to Stop Gayborhoods From Being Carved Up in Redistricting
Drawing political boundaries in the middle of areas with significant LGBTQ+ populations is a wily way for conservatives to hold on to power.
August 11, 2021
'A New Day': LGBTQ+ Activists, Politicians Laud Inauguration
GLAAD's Sarah Kate Ellis and others mark "a new page in history for our country and the LGBTQ community."
January 20, 2021
Georgette Gómez Out to Make LGBTQ+, Latinx History in Run for Congress
Gomez, running in a San Diego district, would be the first queer Latinx person in the U.S. House.
October 19, 2020
Is San Diego the New Home of LGBT Activism?
Why this Southern California city should be on your radar for LGBT activism.
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September 24, 2014
Atkins Takes Top Legislative Spot As First Lesbian Calif. Speaker
Toni Atkins is now the second LGBT person to take one of California's most influential political posts.
June 8, 2014
PHOTOS: Exclusive Peek Inside Comic-Con's Preview Night
On the eve of San Diego Comic-Con International's opening day Thursday, members of the press were granted exclusive access to the convention center floor. Explore with us in the photos below.
July 24, 2014