LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About

North Carolina Races Shake Up

North Carolina has been in the headlines – and unfortunately, it’s for LGBTQ+ bigotry and general hypocrisy. At the top of the ticket, an explosive CNN article revealed the destructive online posts of notorious transphobe and homophobe Mark Robinson, who is currently running for Governor.

Meanwhile, another candidate running for Superintendent of Public Instruction claimed the ‘plus’ in ‘LGBTQ+’ stood for ‘pedophilia’.

But hate like this doesn’t arise randomly out of a vacuum. In 2016, North Carolina enacted a hateful bathroom bill, launching national outrage and a partial repeal. In 2023, the bathroom bills reared their ugly heads once again, as a national effort to rollback LGBTQ+ rights swept the legislature. Bigots in North Carolina successfully overrode the Governor’s veto, passing a trio of anti-LGBTQ bills, including a “Don’t Say Gay” bill. Robinson, notably, called for trans people to be arrested if they use the wrong bathroom.

All the more reason to elect LGBTQ+ candidates at all levels in North Carolina – and protect our incumbent State Senator, Lisa Grafstein. Lisa recently spoke out against new restrictions on LGBTQ+ rights in the legislature, making it clear that choice and LGBTQ+ rights are at risk this year. Learn more about Lisa’s campaign and how you can help keep her voice in the legislature here!

Wins in Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Hampshire!

Spotlight candidate Sarah McBride advanced in the primary for Delaware's at-large congressional seat, positioning her to make history in November when she is elected as the first out trans member of the U.S. Congress!

In Delaware, incumbent candidate Eric Morrison also pulled off a huge victory, earning nearly 60% of the vote!

Even more recently, Andre Carroll WON his special election for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives! Exciting, Andre does not have an opponent in the fall and is officially a Representative-elect!

Watch the Latest Ads!

In her latest ad of the cycle, incumbent Congresswoman Sharice Davids outlined her work to combat price gouging. She also announced an endorsement from the Kansas Farm Bureau!

U.S. Congressman Chris Pappas is up with one of his first adds, detailing his work to lower costs for Granite Staters. Watch the ad here!

The NRCC launched their first attack ad against U.S. Congressman Eric Sorensen (which you can watch here if you want to encounter lies). Eric, meanwhile, spoke with The Hill about his work in the U.S. House and his continued dedication to fighting climate change.

Mondaire Jones is making sure his voters know about his opponent’s record on abortion – and that record is not pretty. Watch Mondaire’s latest ad here!

And while it certainly isn’t an official advertisement, we’re so proud to see that Vice President Kamala Harris is on Team Evan Low! As a reminder, Evan won a runoff to take second place in his primary – every vote will count!

QUICK HITS: the News in a Second

Spotlight candidate Lisa Middleton is ready to make history once again (this time in the state senate!) She spoke with both LGBTQ Nation and The Los Angeles Times about her campaign platform.

Spotlight candidate Nate Douglas is racking up some impressive fundraising numbers! He’s outraised his incumbent opponent by more than $100,000.

Joe Saunders spoke with LGBTQ+ Nation about his campaign for the state legislature, hold Ron DeSantis accountable, and add another out LGBTQ+ voice to the Florida legislature.

Emma Curtis, our candidate for the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council, is bravely speaking out against a State Representative accused of sexual harassment. She told her story about her own harassment at the hands of the Representative. Read her story here.

Spotlight candidate Ysabel Jurado announced a huge endorsement from The Los Angeles Times! Read the full piece here.