Our Candidates

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

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    Toni Atkins

    Governor of California
    California
    If elected, Toni would become California's first woman and first out LGBTQ+ Governor!
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    Tom Beckius

    Lincoln City Council
    Lincoln, Nebraska
    Tom will continue to be an important voice for equality on the Lincoln City Council!
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    Shane Cohn

    St. Louis Board of Aldermen
    St. Louis, Missouri
    Shane was the first out LGBTQ+ person elected to St. Louis City municipal government!
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    Dan Cruce

    Delaware State Senate
    Wilmington, Delaware
    Dan will be the first out gay man elected to the Delaware State Senate!
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    Erica Deuso

    Mayor of Downingtown
    Downingtown, Pennsylvania
    Erica will be the first out transgender mayor in Pennsylvania!
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    John Duncan

    Madison Common Council
    Madison, Wisconsin
    John will continue to be an important voice for equality on the Madison Common Council!
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    Michael Fenton

    Springfield City Council
    Springfield, Massachusetts
    Michael was the first out gay man elected to the Springfield City Council!
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    Derek Field

    Madison Common Council
    Madison, Wisconsin
    Derek will continue to be a champion for equality on the Madison Common Council!
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    Emily Gilbert

    Schaumburg Township Library District Board
    Illinois
    Andrea will continue to be an important voice for equality in Schaumburg!
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    Cody Hendricks

    Mayor of Bloomington
    Bloomington, Illinois
    Cody will be the first out gay mayor of Bloomington!
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    Kyle Herman

    Stow City Council
    Stow, Ohio
    Kyle will continue to bring important representation to Stow!
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    Brad Hoylman-Sigal

    Manhattan Borough President
    New York, New York
    Brad will be the first out LGBTQ+ Borough President in Manhattan!
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    Laura Jane Cohen

    Virginia House of Delegates
    Burke, Virginia
    Laura Jane will continue to be an important voice for equality in the Virginia House of Delegates!
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    James Kole

    Laurel City Council
    Laurel, Maryland
    James will continue to bring important representation to Laurel!
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    Paula Lewis

    Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education
    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
    Paula will continue to be an important voice on the Oklahoma City Public School Board!
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    Karen Martin

    East Haven Town Council
    East Haven, Connecticut
    Karen will continue to be an important voice for equality in East Haven!