A historic number of LGBTQ candidates won their elections this year

A historic number of LGBTQ candidates have won their elections this midterm cycle.

According to the LGBTQ Victory Fund, a record 340 out LGBTQ people had won their elections as of 2:00 a.m. – beating 2020’s record of 336 for the most in US history.

And it’s not over yet. There are still more races to be called over the next few days.

“Bigots tried their best to undermine our political power – but their hate backfired and motivated more LGBTQ people to run and win than ever before,” said Victory Fund President and CEO Annise Parker.

“Tonight’s Rainbow Wave is a clear rebuke to the increased homophobia and transphobia sweeping our communities – and proves voters want to elect qualified LGBTQ leaders. With so much at stake this election, from the future of marriage equality to abortion, LGBTQ candidates’ grit and exceptional grassroots support is paying off.”

Many of the winners have shattered lavender ceilings, such as Maura Healey,  who will become the nation’s first…

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