Photo: Chris Pappas
History was made at the polls yesterday! In a soaring celebration of representation, resilience, and community power, LGBTQ+ candidates scored monumental victories across the country—proving once again that our voices, stories, and leadership are shaping the future.
From groundbreaking Senate firsts to trailblazing state lawmakers, here are the leaders making history:
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Chris Pappas Makes Senate History: Winning his Senate race in New Hampshire, U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas became the first openly gay man ever elected to the United States Senate, shattering a major federal glass ceiling!
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Sarah McBride Soars in Delaware: Nationally recognized leader Sarah McBride—the country’s first openly transgender federal lawmaker—won a triumphant reelection to Delaware’s at-large congressional seat, continuing her incredible advocacy on Capitol Hill.
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A Bold New Voice in Indiana: In a thrilling victory, State Senator JD Ford defeated an incumbent to win Indiana’s 5th Congressional District, becoming the first openly gay member of Congress elected from the state.
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Sharice Davids Keeps the Momentum: U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids secured a fifth term in Kansas, continuing her extraordinary legacy as an out LGBTQ+ leader and one of the first Native American women in Congress.
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Statewide Trailblazers Take the Stage: The wave reached state legislatures across the country with unforgettable firsts, including Bentley Hudgins becoming the first openly transgender and nonbinary lawmaker in Georgia, and Allison Montgomery making history as the first out transgender state lawmaker in Alabama!
Yesterday’s results are a powerful reminder of what happens when our community shows up, stands tall, and claims our seat at the table.
