Gay Democrat lost to anti-LGBTQ Republican
Speakers included U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (D-Calif.) and Senate candidate Eric Hovde
Gay Democrat seeks to unseat anti-LGBTQ GOP opponent
Gay prosecutor running in Calif. 41st Congressional District
Challenges come despite bipartisan interest in addressing the problem
Some say House GOP members in vulnerable districts will suffer political consequences
He tells the Blade CA-41 deserves better representation in Congress
