LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About

History Made in Alabama: Antwon Womack Wins by Just 25 Votes

Antwon Womack made history, becoming the first out gay Black man ever elected to public office in Alabama after winning his runoff for the Birmingham Board of Education — by just 25 votes. His victory is a powerful reminder that every single vote matters.

With his win, Womack is now one of only two out LGBTQ+ elected officials serving in the entire state. But even as he celebrates this milestone, his opponent has already filed a lawsuit challenging his eligibility based on residency.

We’ll be watching the race and lawsuit closely.

Eyes on the Ballot: LGBTQ+ Candidates Mobilize Voters Ahead of Election Day

With Election Day fast approaching, LGBTQ+ candidates across the country are working hard to energize voters and make their voices heard.

In Virginia, Delegate Joshua Cole is running a tough reelection campaign for the House of Delegates and recently highlighted his growing list of endorsements while sharing his vision in a local Patch Q&A. Risë Hayes, who’s fighting to flip a House of Delegates seat, also sat down with ABC13 to make one thing clear: she’ll stand up for workers and unions. And in one of the state’s most competitive races, Lindsey Dougherty continues to gain momentum — Virginia Mercury recently covered how high the stakes are in this closely watched district.

Meanwhile, local leaders are rallying voters as early voting opens! Elijah King (Durham City Council), Delvin D. Davis and Perrin Bostic (Atlantic City Council) are all encouraging their communities to get out, cast their ballots early, and make history!

Endorsement Momentum Builds for LGBTQ+ Candidates

LGBTQ+ candidates nationwide are earning major endorsements as Election Day nears — a sign of growing enthusiasm and confidence in their leadership.

In Detroit, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, running for reelection to the City Council, announced new endorsements from Former State Representative Abraham Aiyash, City Council President Mary Sheffield, The Detroit Free Press, and many more local leaders.

In Arizona, JoAnna Mendoza, candidate for U.S. House, celebrated a powerful show of support from Congresswoman Emily Randall — the first queer Latina elected in Washington — along with an endorsement from Latino Victory Fund!

And in Texas, Alejandra Salinas, running for Houston City Council, earned the backing of the Harris County Young Democrats!

Meanwhile, Councilman Connor Moreton, running for reelection in Cincinnati, announced an endorsement from Equality Cincinnati PAC.

From city councils to Congress, LGBTQ+ candidates are building broad coalitions of support and showing that equality has powerful allies across the nation.

Sharice Davids Fights Back Against Kansas Redistricting Power Grab

Kansas extremists are pushing a mid-decade redistricting effort aimed at dismantling Rep. Sharice Davids’ district — a blatant attempt to silence voters who helped elect the state’s only LGBTQ+ member of Congress.

Davids has been working overtime to defend fair representation, calling out the proposal as a “clear political power grab” and vowing to fight for every Kansan’s voice to be heard. She’s rallying supporters, meeting with community leaders, and standing firm to ensure that democracy — not partisan maps — decides who represents Kansas’ 3rd District.