Sharon Brackett and Laura Hart won Democratic committee seats
Gabriel Acevero running to represent House District 39
State Sen. Rich Madaleno came in distant fifth
Gay Libyan man describes decision as 'sad'
David Begnaud tweeted picture with partner
Maria damaged Ricky Santiago's house, destroyed salon
Elena Kostyuchenko is a Novaya Gazeta reporter
Gay R.I. congressman traveled to South Texas on Sunday
President Trump's unpopularity, Larry Hogan loom over races
LGBTI activists sharply critical of the decision