Candidate had pumped more than $1 million of own money into campaign
Lesbian candidate litigated against DOMA before First Circuit
Gay Republican's bid for Congress controversial in LGBT community
'Idol' alum fails to unseat GOP incumbent
Preliminary injunction allows same-sex couples to wed starting Nov. 11
Amid expectations of Republican wave, President reminds voters of success in recent years
Mid-terms could bring first elected openly gay governor
'We are at a critical juncture in our fight for full equality'
Anti-gay legal brief warns against approving 'unholy union' of same-sex nuptials
Social Security, veterans benefits unavailable to spouses in states without marriage equality