Four Victory endorsees advance after Texas primary election

Wed, Mar 5th 2008, 16:08

Lupe Valdez, Rosemary Lehmberg, Andres Pereira and Steve Kirkland will all move on to runoff or general elections. Valdez defeated three opponents, winning more than 50 percent of the vote and avoiding a runoff.

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Outgoing DA endorses Lehmberg for Travis County DA

Tue, Mar 4th 2008, 09:22

"She has risen to the position of first assistant precisely because of her leadership qualities, her judgment and her ability to set that crucial tone of respectfulness that brings people together," he said.

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Groups hope to boost gay black political leadership

Mon, Feb 25th 2008, 16:29

The National Conference of Black Political Scientists and the Gay & Lesbian Leadership Institute announced the establishment of the Bayard Rustin Award, honoring contributions to the field of political science on the topic of LGBT African-Americans in electoral politics.

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Flaherty wins primary election

Wed, Feb 20th 2008, 12:12

Patrick Flaherty, candidate for Milwakee's Common Council, emerged as the top vote-getter in his primary election last night. He will go up against the second-place finisher in the general election on April 1.

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Connecticut legislator comes out

Tue, Feb 19th 2008, 14:46

Connecticut State Rep. Jason Bartlett publicly came out today during a meeting with The News-Times. The announcement makes Bartlett the state’s first and only openly LGBT African American state legislator.

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Kaufmann calls for apology from Rep. Rehberg

Tue, Feb 19th 2008, 09:25

Out official and Victory endorsee Christine Kaufmann wants Republican congressman to apologize for an anti-gay gag.

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Next: Madame Mayor?

Fri, Feb 15th 2008, 09:20

"I want every New Yorker to hear me when I say: We are ready."

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Pettis outraises all other Democratic candidates in 80th Assembly District

Thu, Feb 7th 2008, 08:43

End of the year campaign finance filings with the Secretary of State show that Cathedral City City Councilmember Greg Pettis (D) has raised more money than any of the four other Democratic candidates in the 80th Assembly District.

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Laurette Healey receives sole endorsement from the Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs

Thu, Feb 7th 2008, 08:30

The Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs has endorsed former Deputy State Controller Laurette Healey in the race for the 40th  Assembly District.

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Flaherty ahead in 3rd District cash

Tue, Feb 5th 2008, 09:52

Gay rights activist Patrick Flaherty holds a commanding lead in fundraising for Milwaukee's 3rd Aldermanic District race, campaign finance reports show.

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