Gay couple in Baja California brought case
Case filed in federal court in March
Lieutenant governor defeated Doug Gansler and Heather Mizeur
White House forum focuses on international rights issues
16-10 vote came after lengthy debate
Mizeur looks to become state's first woman, openly gay governor
Mother, gay son meet U.S. lawmakers, White House during advocacy trip
Secretary of State spoke at GLIFAA Pride event
Announcement is ‘very important’
‘We’re facing some serious issues back home’