While many people in the gay and lesbian community were disappointed in Tuesday's presidential race (though it should be noted that between 20 and 25% of self-identified gay voters voted for President Bush), it's probably noteworthy that several gay and lesbian candidates won elections all across the country. These included wins in the legislatures of states such as North Carolina, Missouri, Vermont and California (in what may be some sort of record there are now 3 out lesbians in the California State Senate). Other noteworthy out winners included Lupe Valdez, the new sheriff in Dallas, and Rives Kistler who won a statewide race for a seat on the Oregon Supreme Court.
Posted by armand at November 6, 2004 03:30 PM | TrackBack | Posted to Politics