LGBTQ candidates dominate election

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LGBTQ congressional candidates

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LGBTQ candidates saw big election wins, with several historic victories

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At least 1,017 out LGBTQ candidates ran for elected office this year , a 1.1% increase compared with 2020 .

Of the total number of LGBTQ candidates, 668 made it to the general election.

Over 90% of the candidates were Democrats , and they ran in every state except Nebraska .

This year ’s LGBTQ candidate pool was more diverse than ever, with 37.6% of candidates being LGBTQ people of color.

Still, steadily growing grassroots representation continues the trend of the number of out LGBTQ elected officials growing every year . That representation, according to Meloy , will be critical under a Republican -controlled federal government. “Having LGBTQ+ candidates in the halls of power will be paramount in helping to protect and uphold pro-equality values,” Meloy said. “The history that we made in states across the country, and for our nation, will have a long-lasting impact for generations to come.”.

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