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Why LGBTQ+ People Must Vote In The Upcoming Midterms
We are under attack. It’s not exaggeration or hyperbole to say that there are those in America today who want to seriously harm individuals in the LGBTQ+ [...]Read more about Why LGBTQ+ People Must Vote In The Upcoming Midterms
Sarah McBride Elected Highest-Ranking out Trans Legislator in U.S.
Sarah McBride, who once made history at the Democratic National Convention in 2016, achieved another milestone Tuesday night by winning an election in Delaware [...]Read more about Sarah McBride Elected Highest-Ranking out Trans Legislator in U.S.
Jaimie Powell Horowitz Elected Judge in Oak Park's 45th District Court
Attorney Jaimie Powell Horowitz was elected to one of the two open judge seats in Oak Park's 45th District Court today. She beat her challenger, Brenda [...]Read more about Jaimie Powell Horowitz Elected Judge in Oak Park's 45th District Court
David Coulter is Elected First-Ever Openly Gay, Democratic Oakland County Executive
As of the Nov. 3 election, openly gay incumbent Democrat David Coulter has been elected to a four-year term as Oakland County Executive, the county's top [...]Read more about David Coulter is Elected First-Ever Openly Gay, Democratic Oakland County Executive
Gina Ortiz Jones Loses Texas Congressional Race
Gina Ortiz Jones on Tuesday lost to her Republican challenger in Texas' 23rd congressional district. The New York Times reported Republican Tony Gonzales [...]Read more about Gina Ortiz Jones Loses Texas Congressional Race
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Chris Pappas Wins Reelection in New Hampshire
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) on Tuesday won reelection. The Associated Press declared the gay Democrat the winner of his race against Republican [...]Read more about Chris Pappas Wins Reelection in New Hampshire
Mia Mason Loses to Anti-LGBTQ Maryland Congressman
By Parker Purifoy Mia Mason has lost her race to unseat U.S. Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.) in Maryland's 1st congressional district. The Associated Press called the [...]Read more about Mia Mason Loses to Anti-LGBTQ Maryland Congressman
New York Candidates Become First Openly Gay Black Men Elected to Congress
It's official: Voters in New York have given final approval Tuesday night to U.S. House candidates Mondaire Jones and Ritchie Torres, making them the first [...]Read more about New York Candidates Become First Openly Gay Black Men Elected to Congress
Races to Watch: LGBTQ Issues on the Line in Competitive 2020 Showdowns
All eyes on election night will be on the results of the presidential race, but a number of races throughout the country have major LGBTQ implications. Here's [...]Read more about Races to Watch: LGBTQ Issues on the Line in Competitive 2020 Showdowns
Candidate Jody LaMacchia Faces Homophobia in Bid for Michigan's 46th State House District
Opposition to Expanding ELCRA Homophobia has reared its ugly head in Michigan politics yet again in the 2020 election cycle. This time, it's Jody LaMacchia, [...]Read more about Candidate Jody LaMacchia Faces Homophobia in Bid for Michigan's 46th State House District
Dave Coulter for Oakland County Executive: Summary and Closing Argument
Dave Coulter's journey from mayor of Ferndale to his appointment as Oakland County executive last year has been covered extensively by Between The Lines. In [...]Read more about Dave Coulter for Oakland County Executive: Summary and Closing Argument
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Election Q&A: 50th District House Rep. Tim Sneller Talks Reelection
As the November election draws nearer, Americans won't be voting just for a presidential candidate, both state and local candidates will be voted upon, too. In [...]Read more about Election Q&A: 50th District House Rep. Tim Sneller Talks Reelection
Election Q&A: District 6 Ingham County Board of Commissioners Candidate Brandon Currin
As the November election draws nearer, Americans won't be voting just for a presidential candidate, both state and local candidates will be voted upon, too. In [...]Read more about Election Q&A: District 6 Ingham County Board of Commissioners Candidate Brandon Currin
Election Q&A: Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education Candidate Marshall Kilgore
As the November election draws nearer, Americans won't be voting just for a presidential candidate, both state and local candidates will be voted upon, too. [...]Read more about Election Q&A: Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education Candidate Marshall Kilgore
Election Q&A: 108th District House Rep. Candidate Renee Richer
As the November election draws nearer, Americans won't be voting just for a presidential candidate, both state and national candidates will be voted upon, too. [...]Read more about Election Q&A: 108th District House Rep. Candidate Renee Richer
Election Q&A: 19th District House Rep. Laurie Pohutsky Talks Reelection
As the November election draws nearer, Americans won't be voting just for a presidential candidate, both state and national candidates will be voted upon, too. [...]Read more about Election Q&A: 19th District House Rep. Laurie Pohutsky Talks Reelection
Sarah McBride Wins Primary, Likely to Be First Out Trans State Senator in U.S.
Sarah McBride, who in 2016 was the first openly transgender person to address the Democratic National Convention, made history again with a primary victory [...]Read more about Sarah McBride Wins Primary, Likely to Be First Out Trans State Senator in U.S.
Jon Hoadley Declares Victory in Congressional Primary Race
District 6 U.S. Congressional candidate Jon Hoadley (D) declared victory on Wednesday, Aug. 4, after earning 52.3% of the vote against primary challenger Jen [...]Read more about Jon Hoadley Declares Victory in Congressional Primary Race
David Coulter Declares Aug. 4 Primary Victory for Oakland County Executive
Oakland County Executive Director David Coulter claimed electoral victory Wednesday morning during the Aug. 4 Michigan primary election. "I am grateful that [...]Read more about David Coulter Declares Aug. 4 Primary Victory for Oakland County Executive
LGBTQ Candidate Aug. 4 Primary Results
While most of the results from the Aug. 4 primary election have been submitted, an increase in mail-in absentee ballots due to the novel coronavirus pandemic [...]Read more about LGBTQ Candidate Aug. 4 Primary Results
5 LGBTQ Michigan State Rep. Candidates to Learn About Before the Primary
As the Aug. 4 primary election draws nearer, many voters have already made their picks by casting their absentee ballots. But for those BTL readers who are [...]Read more about 5 LGBTQ Michigan State Rep. Candidates to Learn About Before the Primary
Openly Gay House Rep. Sneller Talks Reelection Campaign, Goals in Age of COVID-19
A New Way to Campaign A politician's campaigning process is rarely a breeze, but as he vies for reelection for his third and final term in Michigan's House of [...]Read more about Openly Gay House Rep. Sneller Talks Reelection Campaign, Goals in Age of COVID-19
Q&A with 43rd District Judge Candidate Rudy Serra
As the Aug. 4 primaries get closer, voters will not only choose to vote Democrat or Republican but they'll cast their ballots for nonpartisan positions, too. [...]Read more about Q&A with 43rd District Judge Candidate Rudy Serra
From Café to House: Greg Reyner Talks 4th State House District Campaign
From Crisis Comes Opportunity The novel coronavirus pandemic has affected the 2020 election cycle in countless ways. One extreme example is candidate Greg [...]Read more about From Café to House: Greg Reyner Talks 4th State House District Campaign
Q&A with 43rd District Judge Candidate Dennis Whittie
As the Aug. 4 primaries get closer, voters will not only choose to vote Democrat or Republican but they'll cast their ballots for nonpartisan positions, too. [...]Read more about Q&A with 43rd District Judge Candidate Dennis Whittie
Flipping Perspectives, Fighting for Change: How Union Steward Cynthia Thornton Plans to Engage the Community as District 7 State Rep
After years of union advocacy, Cynthia Thornton is prepared to run for office. After all, she says, when it comes to representing the people of Michigan's [...]Read more about Flipping Perspectives, Fighting for Change: How Union Steward Cynthia Thornton Plans to Engage the Community as District 7 State Rep
Hitting the Ground Running: Kevin Kresch Touts Unique Experience as Boon for House Rep. Race
It's been 20 years since Kevin Kresch first began to take notice of the political arena. Like many passions, the catalyst for its start wasn't especially [...]Read more about Hitting the Ground Running: Kevin Kresch Touts Unique Experience as Boon for House Rep. Race
Victory Fund Endorses Jon Hoadley for US Congress
Washington – Today LGBTQ Victory Fund, the only national organization dedicated to electing LGBTQ leaders to public office, endorsed Michigan state [...]Read more about Victory Fund Endorses Jon Hoadley for US Congress
LGBTQ Candidates Make History in Michigan
A record number of openly LGBTQ candidates won races in Michigan Nov. 6. Leading that list is Dana Nessel who won a tight race for attorney general. That [...]Read more about LGBTQ Candidates Make History in Michigan
LGBTQ History: Dana Nessel Becomes Michigan's First Openly Gay Attorney General
Michigan voters made history election night by choosing Dana Nessel to become the state's first openly gay attorney general. She tweeted early Nov. 7 that her [...]Read more about LGBTQ History: Dana Nessel Becomes Michigan's First Openly Gay Attorney General
Jeremy Moss Makes History as First Openly Gay Michigan Senator
With results announced just after 2 a.m. via a tweet from the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, Sen. Jeremy Moss made history as the first openly gay [...]Read more about Jeremy Moss Makes History as First Openly Gay Michigan Senator
3 of 4 Williamston School Board Members Overcome Recalls
WILLIAMSTON — Voters in this small bedroom community about 15 miles east of downtown Lansing threw out one school board member, but retained three others who [...]Read more about 3 of 4 Williamston School Board Members Overcome Recalls
Lesbian Former MMA Fighter Sharice Davids Elected to Congress in Kansas
A lesbian attorney in Kansas who formerly was a mixed martial arts fighter has won election to the U.S. House, setting her up to become one of the first female [...]Read more about Lesbian Former MMA Fighter Sharice Davids Elected to Congress in Kansas
Jared Polis Becomes First Out Gay Person to Win Election as Governor
The LGBT community achieved a major first on Tuesday night when Rep. Jared Polis (D-Colo.) became the first openly gay person to win election as governor in [...]Read more about Jared Polis Becomes First Out Gay Person to Win Election as Governor
Lesbian Angie Craig Unseats Anti-LGBT House Lawmaker in Minnesota
A lesbian candidate running for a U.S. House seat in Minnesota has unseated an anti-LGBT lawmaker from the U.S. House, making her poised to become the first [...]Read more about Lesbian Angie Craig Unseats Anti-LGBT House Lawmaker in Minnesota
What Could Be Ahead for First Openly Lesbian County Commissioner
Katie Scott is just one of the hundreds of openly-LGBTQ candidates across the nation who ran for public office for the first time this year, but not all of [...]Read more about What Could Be Ahead for First Openly Lesbian County Commissioner
