Thursday, November 10, 2011

Via JMG: Gay Candidates Elected Across Nation


A small tidal wave of openly gay candidates have been swept into office today. In addition to those mentioned in earlier posts, here's a recap of various contests.

New Jersey: First openly gay black GOP mayor in U.S. history.

North Carolina: First openly gay city council member for Charlotte.

Ohio: First openly gay city council member for Cincinnati.

Indiana: First openly gay city council member for Indianapolis.

Montana: Out lesbian city council member for Missoula.

Arizona
: Daniel Hernandez, hero in Giffords shooting, elected to Tucson school board.

More to follow!


reposted from Joe