The latest LGBT political news and analysis from Chris Johnson and the team at the Washington Blade. LGBT politics, policy, election news, campaigns, legislation, litigation, strategy and more.

Takano poised to win House seat from Calif.

Set to become first gay person of color in Congress

November 7, 2012 | Comments Off

Minnesota votes down marriage amendment

Anti-gay effort defeated at ballot

November 7, 2012 | 1 Comment

Iowa judge wins bid to stay in office

Marriage opponents launched effort to unseat justices

November 7, 2012 | 1 Comment

N.Y. gets first openly gay member of Congress

Former Clinton administration official Sean Patrick Maloney defeats incumbent pro-gay Republican Rep. Nan Hayworth

November 7, 2012 | 1 Comment

HISTORIC: Maryland, Maine approve marriage equality

'We are standing here as equal citizens'

November 7, 2012 | 3 Comments

Polis cruises to re-election in Colo.

Openly gay entrepreneur and philanthropist takes solid Democratic district

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PRESIDENT OBAMA WINS SECOND TERM

Romney concedes after long, bruising campaign

November 6, 2012 | 3 Comments

Baldwin makes history with Wisconsin Senate victory

First openly gay member of the Senate

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Gay man to succeed Baldwin in Wisconsin

Pocan cruises to victory in heavily Democratic district

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Rep. Cicilline wins re-election in R.I.

Gay former mayor of Providence won re-election to Congress on Tuesday in a district where Democrats outnumber Republicans 3 to 1

November 6, 2012 | Comments Off