Gloria will face off in November against the second highest vote-getter, police officer Larry Turner, who had 24.3%
As Atkins continues her advocacy work, she remains committed to amplifying the voices of marginalized communities & championing policies
Bobbie Brooke Arnold, a trans female, has been approved to be placed on the ballot as a candidate with her chosen name & gender identity
She currently represents the 58th Assembly District as the first out LGBTQ+ Chair of the Legislative Latino Caucus
"I think it would send a really strong message to our county and region for a first openly LGBTQ supervisor in Santa Cruz County"
LGBTQ+ stories from around the globe including Nepal, Malaysia, The Vatican, the United Kingdom, Ireland & Russia
Democrats on Tuesday regained control of the Virginia House of Delegates, which they lost in 2021 & maintained control of the state Senate
She would have faced challenging political hurdles in a tight timeline, all while contending with her new job at a time of global crises
Right-wing media was quick with attacks and smears, especially focusing on her identity, the fact that she is a Black, LGBTQ woman
Newsom's office confirmed that he has picked Butler, an Out Black lesbian Democratic strategist who rose to prominence in the labor movement
