LGBTQ+ digital creators urge Democrats to authentically ‘say the things others are too scared to say’
They urged politicians to be themselves in their online personas without being cringy.
December 8, 2025
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Gay Senate candidate Chris Pappas: The government shouldn’t limit trans people’s health care
Rep. Chris Pappas tells The Advocate why he voted for a defense bill that stripped children of military members of access to gender-affirming care.
May 20, 2025
Recap: Election Day 2024 coverage of LGBTQ+ issues
Vice President Kamala Harris, an LGBTQ+ champion, faced former President Donald Trump in the presidential election. Hundreds of LGBTQ+ people also ran for office on the federal, state, and local levels. Here's reporting from The Advocate's team of reporters across the country, including in D.C. with Harris.
November 5, 2024
Here are key LGBTQ+ races to watch on Election Day
There could be many firsts in this year's election.
November 5, 2024
The LGBTQ + candidates running in 2024 are more diverse than ever: Victory Fund
There's more diversity in gender identity, sexual orientation, and race/ethnicity, according to the group.
October 25, 2024
Vermont house candidate Will Greer represents the next generation of queer leaders
October 23, 2024
Tennessee's first out LGBTQ+ school board member: 'pay attention' to your local government
Zach Young tells The Advocate about the "horror stories" overtaking U.S. school boards and how he'll use his position to fight back against anti-LGBTQ+ hate.
June 26, 2024
Texas Democrat who supported gender-affirming care ban loses to queer progressive candidate
Rep. Shawn Thierry broke with the Democratic Party to vote for a ban on gender-affirming care for minors. Now she's lost her primary to Black queer woman Lauren Ashley Simmons
May 31, 2024
LGBTQ+ candidates in Texas, California, and more advance in Super Tuesday races
There were notable wins in both red and blue states, with Texas moving toward sending a lesbian to Congress and Burlington, Vt., electing a lesbian mayor.
March 7, 2024
Rue Landau Is First Out LGBTQ+ Person Elected to Philadelphia City Council
But Landau says she will definitely not be the last.
November 10, 2023
Black Trans Woman Andrea Jenkins Reelected to Minneapolis City Council
Andrea Jenkins won a third term in a close race.
November 9, 2023
New Jersey Elects First LGBTQ+ Woman Legislator
Luanne Peterpaul, a lesbian, won a seat in the state Assembly on Tuesday.
November 8, 2023
Mississippi Elects Fabian Nelson as First Out LGBTQ+ State Legislator
Nelson had won the Democratic primary and had no opposition in Tuesday's general election. But now his election to the Mississippi House is official.
November 7, 2023
2023 Sees Record for LGBTQ+ Political Candidates in Odd-Numbered Year
At least 514 out candidates ran or are running in 2023 elections, up 19.5 percent from in 2021, when 430 out candidates ran.
November 7, 2023
Here Are the LGBTQ+ Races to Watch on Election Day 2023
The election could mean LGBTQ+ firsts in Virginia, New Jersey, and Mississippi, along with important progress elsewhere.
November 6, 2023
Mississippi Poised to Elect First Gay Legislator Ever
Fabian Nelson won the Democratic primary for his Mississippi House district and has no opposition in the general election.
August 31, 2023
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
Mondaire Jones, One of the First Black Gay Men in Congress, Seeks to Win Back Seat
Redistricting helped cost Jones his seat representing a New York district last year. Now he's running again.
July 5, 2023
41 Photos of Drag Isn’t Dangerous Fundraiser That Raised the Big Bucks for LGBTQ+ Rights
Organizers say the event, which continues to bring in money, raised more than $560,000.
May 9, 2023