Gay, lesbian candidates victorious nationwide on Election Day

Gay, lesbian candidates victorious nationwide on Election Day
Election Day 2011 brought groundbreaking wins for openly gay and lesbian candidates in cities across the U.S., including Indianapolis; Cincinnati; Charlotte, N.C.; and Missoula, Mont., say LGBT activists. "The election of gay and lesbian candidates in places where they have never won before is a major step forward," said Chuck Wolfe, president and CEO of the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund. More than 70% of the group’s endorsed candidates won their races this year. The Huffington Post/Gay Voices (11/10), Examiner.com (11/9), Metro Weekly (Washington, D.C.) (11/10), Washington Blade (11/10)