(MSNBC) LGBTQ candidates already making history before results are in
LGBTQ Americans and their allies, rejoice! Without a doubt, democracy is being put to the test this election cycle, but there's some good news to latch onto already: For the first time, LGBTQ Americans will be on the ballot in all 50 states.
A record 678 LGBTQ candidates will appear on the ballot tomorrow, according to a recent report from political action committee LGBTQ Victory Fund.
“Bigots want us to stay home and stay quiet," said the group's president, Annise Parker, "but their attacks are backfiring and instead have motivated a new wave of LGBTQ leaders to run for office.”
LGBTQ Americans and their allies, rejoice! Without a doubt, democracy is being put to the test this election cycle, but there's some good news to latch onto already: For the first time, LGBTQ Americans will be on the ballot in all 50 states.
A record 678 LGBTQ candidates will appear on the ballot tomorrow, according to a recent report from political action committee LGBTQ Victory Fund.
“Bigots want us to stay home and stay quiet," said the group's president, Annise Parker, "but their attacks are backfiring and instead have motivated a new wave of LGBTQ leaders to run for office.”
