Replaces Orange, faces November election
Vast majority of voters live where the presidential winner is predictable
Gay candidate beats former elected official
Next president will likely get multiple appointments
LGBT group also backs 4 school board candidates
Long Island district includes Fire Island, GOP-leaning towns
Helping Democrats put red states in play
LGBT voters reflect public’s dissatisfaction with major party candidates
Outgoing Council member heads to new post
‘Most progressive platform Democratic Party has ever had’
