Why LGBTQ+ People Must Vote In The Upcoming Midterms
We are under attack. It’s not exaggeration or hyperbole to say that there are those in America today who want to seriously harm individuals in the LGBTQ+ [...]
Sarah McBride Elected Highest-Ranking out Trans Legislator in U.S.
Sarah McBride, who once made history at the Democratic National Convention in 2016, achieved another milestone Tuesday night by winning an election in Delaware [...]
Jaimie Powell Horowitz Elected Judge in Oak Park's 45th District Court
Attorney Jaimie Powell Horowitz was elected to one of the two open judge seats in Oak Park's 45th District Court today. She beat her challenger, Brenda [...]
David Coulter is Elected First-Ever Openly Gay, Democratic Oakland County Executive
As of the Nov. 3 election, openly gay incumbent Democrat David Coulter has been elected to a four-year term as Oakland County Executive, the county's top [...]
Gina Ortiz Jones Loses Texas Congressional Race
Gina Ortiz Jones on Tuesday lost to her Republican challenger in Texas' 23rd congressional district. The New York Times reported Republican Tony [...]
Chris Pappas Wins Reelection in New Hampshire
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) on Tuesday won reelection. The Associated Press declared the gay Democrat the winner of his race against Republican [...]
Mia Mason Loses to Anti-LGBTQ Maryland Congressman
By Parker Purifoy Mia Mason has lost her race to unseat U.S. Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.) in Maryland's 1st congressional district. The Associated Press called the [...]
New York Candidates Become First Openly Gay Black Men Elected to Congress
It's official: Voters in New York have given final approval Tuesday night to U.S. House candidates Mondaire Jones and Ritchie Torres, making them the first [...]
Races to Watch: LGBTQ Issues on the Line in Competitive 2020 Showdowns
All eyes on election night will be on the results of the presidential race, but a number of races throughout the country have major LGBTQ implications. Here's [...]
Candidate Jody LaMacchia Faces Homophobia in Bid for Michigan's 46th State House District
Opposition to Expanding ELCRA Homophobia has reared its ugly head in Michigan politics yet again in the 2020 election cycle. This time, it's Jody LaMacchia, [...]
Dave Coulter for Oakland County Executive: Summary and Closing Argument
Dave Coulter's journey from mayor of Ferndale to his appointment as Oakland County executive last year has been covered extensively by Between The Lines. In [...]
Election Q&A: 50th District House Rep. Tim Sneller Talks Reelection
As the November election draws nearer, Americans won't be voting just for a presidential candidate, both state and local candidates will be voted upon, too. In [...]
Election Q&A: District 6 Ingham County Board of Commissioners Candidate Brandon Currin
As the November election draws nearer, Americans won't be voting just for a presidential candidate, both state and local candidates will be voted upon, too. In [...]
Election Q&A: Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education Candidate Marshall Kilgore
As the November election draws nearer, Americans won't be voting just for a presidential candidate, both state and local candidates will be voted upon, too. [...]
Election Q&A: 108th District House Rep. Candidate Renee Richer
As the November election draws nearer, Americans won't be voting just for a presidential candidate, both state and national candidates will be voted upon, too. [...]
Election Q&A: 19th District House Rep. Laurie Pohutsky Talks Reelection
As the November election draws nearer, Americans won't be voting just for a presidential candidate, both state and national candidates will be voted upon, too. [...]
Sarah McBride Wins Primary, Likely to Be First Out Trans State Senator in U.S.
Sarah McBride, who in 2016 was the first openly transgender person to address the Democratic National Convention, made history again with a primary victory [...]
Jon Hoadley Declares Victory in Congressional Primary Race
District 6 U.S. Congressional candidate Jon Hoadley (D) declared victory on Wednesday, Aug. 4, after earning 52.3% of the vote against primary challenger Jen [...]
David Coulter Declares Aug. 4 Primary Victory for Oakland County Executive
Oakland County Executive Director David Coulter claimed electoral victory Wednesday morning during the Aug. 4 Michigan primary election. "I am grateful that [...]
LGBTQ Candidate Aug. 4 Primary Results
While most of the results from the Aug. 4 primary election have been submitted, an increase in mail-in absentee ballots due to the novel coronavirus pandemic [...]
5 LGBTQ Michigan State Rep. Candidates to Learn About Before the Primary
As the Aug. 4 primary election draws nearer, many voters have already made their picks by casting their absentee ballots. But for those BTL readers who are [...]
Openly Gay House Rep. Sneller Talks Reelection Campaign, Goals in Age of COVID-19
A New Way to Campaign A politician's campaigning process is rarely a breeze, but as he vies for reelection for his third and final term in Michigan's House of [...]
Q&A with 43rd District Judge Candidate Rudy Serra
As the Aug. 4 primaries get closer, voters will not only choose to vote Democrat or Republican but they'll cast their ballots for nonpartisan positions, too. [...]
