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Patrick Oathout Runs for District C Seat, Could Become Third LGBTQ Council Member

Houston native Patrick Oathout has entered the special election for the District C City Council seat, highlighting affordability, infrastructure, and public safety as key priorities.

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LaToya “Hunny” Phillips Aims to Make History in Rosenberg Council Race

LaToya “Hunny” Phillips is running for Rosenberg City Council At-Large Position 1 and could become the city’s first Black woman and openly lesbian council member.

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Brandon Mack Elected President of Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus

Brandon Mack has been elected president of the Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus, bringing decades of advocacy experience and a focus on inclusion, education, and accountability into the year ahead.

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UPDATE: Alejandra Salinas Wins Runoff For Houston City Council

Meet Alejandra Salinas, a Houston attorney and longtime advocate who just won the runoff for City Council At-Large Position 4.

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Lauren Ashley Simmons Declares Victory over Texas Rep. Shawn Thierry

With her win on Tuesday, Simmons will face Republican Lance York in the November general election for House District 146. The district covers parts of south and southwest Houston and leans heavily Democratic — Joe…

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Molly Cook, Texas’ First Out LGBTQ State Senator up for Re-Election on May 28

Molly Cook, Texas' first openly LGBTQ+ state senator, up for re-election. Learn about her journey and her fight to keep her hard-won seat.

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The Runoff for Texas House District 146 Gets Ugly

Lauren Ashley Simmons, a black, queer, union organizer, is leading the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 146 against incumbent Shawn Thierry. Thierry has been criticized for her votes on gender-transitioning care for…

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Annise Parker Presides Over Her Last Houston Victory Fund Event 

Annise Parker, former mayor of Houston, retires from her role as President and CEO of the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund. She reflects on her tenure and future plans.

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Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus Slams Representative Thierry’s Anti-trans Rhetoric

Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus condemns State Rep. Shawn Thierry for anti-trans rhetoric.

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Historic Victory: Molly Cook becomes first openly LGBTQ+ member in Texas Senate

Molly Cook becomes first openly LGBTQ+ member in Texas Senate, winning District 15 special election.

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