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Sonoma County candidate Maddy Hirshfield featured in Bay Area Reporter

Fri, Jan 11th 2008, 10:04

Paper reports that Sonoma County has the highest concentration of same-sex households in the state. "Considering that kind of demographic, it is about time we had somebody on the Board of Supervisors who can really support all the people," said Hirshfield.


Randy Bishop featured in article on gay elected officials

Tue, Jan 8th 2008, 10:55

Home News Tribune editorial entitled "On to the day when sexuality doesn't matter" hopes for day when sexual orientation is irrelevant in electoral politics.


Victory Fund scores first win of the year in Guam

Mon, Jan 7th 2008, 09:08

Victory endorsee Benjamin Cruz won a special senatorial election on Saturday, capturing 41 percent of the vote.


Lovell named Houston vice mayor pro-tem

Thu, Jan 3rd 2008, 13:56

Former Victory endorsee unanimously voted in by fellow City Council members


Bishop to be named mayor of Neptune Township, N.J.

Mon, Dec 31st 2007, 09:12

Victory endorsee expected to be one of two openly gay mayors in the state.


Frank Ferri sworn in as Rhode Island Assemblyman

Fri, Dec 21st 2007, 11:48

Victory endorsee Frank Ferri was sworn into office on Dec. 19, after winning a special election in Rhode Island's 22nd District. Click through to see video of the ceremony.


Being gay not hindering Polis' race

Mon, Dec 17th 2007, 13:22

The fact that Polis is gay has hardly come up in Colorado — minus some derogatory name-calling on a right-wing blog — where he is locked in an intense, ultra-expensive primary battle to replace Senate contender Mark Udall.


Fort Worth Star-Telegram renews Joel Burns endorsement

Wed, Dec 12th 2007, 10:19

"Our opinion hasn't changed: The Star-Telegram Editorial Board still feels strongly that Burns, 38, a Realtor and resident of the Ryan Place neighborhood, should be the voters' choice to succeed Wendy Davis."


Miami City Council approves domestic partner health benefit policy

Wed, Dec 12th 2007, 09:28

The North Miami City Council adopted a new Procurement Ordinance which requires certain contractors wishing to do business with the City to provide equal health benefits to domestic partners of their own employees.


Oklahoma Corporation Commission candidate Jim Roth praised in editorial

Wed, Dec 5th 2007, 16:35

Daily Oklahoman editorial praises Roth's diligence, omits mentions of his sexuality.


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