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We work to build long-term LGBTQ political power by helping elect LGBTQ leaders at every level of government.

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Game Changer Candidates

Statewide or Federal candidates that can make history at the highest levels of government.

Spotlight Candidates

State and local races distinguished as historical firsts or in regions with few or no LGBTQ lawmakers.

Winning Candidates

Meet the growing slate of LGBTQ champions who've already won this cycle.

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    James Demetriades

    Cromwell Town Council
    Cromwell, Connecticut
    James will continue leading the fight for equality in Cromwell!
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    Alexandra Dermody

    Alderwoman
    Davenport, Iowa
    Alexandra will be the first Trans woman elected in Davenport!
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    Elias Diaz

    Eagle Pass City Council
    Eagle Pass, Texas
    Elias will be the first LGBTQ elected official in Eagle Pass
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    Elias Diaz

    Eagle Pass City Council
    Eagle Pass, Texas
    Diaz will continue to make history as the first LGBTQ elected official in Eagle Pass!
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    David Donofrio

    South-Western City School District Board of Education
    Ohio
    David will continue to serve as the first LGBTQ member of the Board of Education!
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    Jonathan Estrada

    Pasadena City Council
    Texas
    Jonathan will be the first openly LGBTQ member of the Pasadena City Council
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    Terrell Finner

    New York City Council District 34
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    Grant Fleegle

    New Castle City Council
    Pennsylvania
    Grant will be the first out LGBTQ leader ever elected in New Castle!
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    William Garcia

    Mayor
    Adrian, Michigan
    Will will be the first LGBTQ mayor of Adrian!
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    Emily Gilbert

    Trustee, Schaumburg Township District Library
    Schaumburg, Illinois
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    Anthony Gomez

    Cuyahoga Falls Board of Education Member
    Ohio
    Anthony will continue to be a champion for LGBTQ+ students in Cuyahoga Falls!
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    Michael Góngora

    Miami Beach Commissioner
    Michael Góngora is the first openly gay Latinx elected official in the state of Florida
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    Adam Graham

    The Village City Council
    The Village, Oklahoma
    Adam will continue to serve as the youngest and only out LGBTQ elected official in The Village!
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    Don Guardian

    New Jersey Assembly
    Atlantic City, New Jersey
    Don will be the only openly LGBTQ member on the NJ Assembly!
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    Jeff Harris

    Westwood City Council
    Kansas
    Jeff will continue tirelessly serving his constituents on the Westwood City Council!
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    Reggie Harris

    Cincinnati City Council
    Ohio
    Reggie will be the first out gay African-American member of the Cincinnati City Council!
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    Patrick Heck

    City of Madison Alder
    Madison, Wisconsin
    Patrick will continue to be a strong champion of equality in Madison!
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    Bill Hedrick

    Municipal Court Judge
    Columbus, Ohio
    Bill will be the first out LGBTQ Municipal Judge in Ohio history!
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    Daniel Hernandez

    Arizona House of Representatives
    Arizona
    Daniel is one of only five openly LGBTQ individuals in the Arizona State House
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    Daniel Hernández

    U.S. House of Representatives
    Arizona
    Daniel will be the second Latinx out LGBTQ member of Congress!