Randi Shade unseats incumbent

Mon, May 12th 2008, 08:32

Victory Fund-endorsed candidate Randi Shade won a seat on the Austin City Council on Saturday, soundly defeating incumbent Jennifer Kim. She will be the city's first openly gay councilmember.

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Webb becomes Virginia's first gay African-American elected to office

Wed, May 7th 2008, 09:05

In his first bid for elected office, Lawrence Webb won a seat on the Falls Church City Council by a margin of 39 votes. The Victory Fund's political staff launched an intense get-out-the-vote effort to secure the win.

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Statesman Journal endorses Brown for secretary of state

Mon, May 5th 2008, 09:05

Salem newspaper writes: Her nine years as Senate majority leader gave her experience in working with colleagues, other elected officials and everyday Oregonians.

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Webb campaigns in northern Virginia

Mon, May 5th 2008, 09:03

April's candidate of the month, Lawrence Webb, hopes to become Falls Church, Va.'s next city councilmember. Having already picked up key endorsements, he would be the state's first gay African American to hold public office.

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Pettis leads by 7 points in new poll

Mon, May 5th 2008, 09:01

An independent poll conducted last week showed Greg Pettis in a commanding position to win the Democratic primary in California's 80th Assembly District.

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