Election
LGBTQ History: Dana Nessel Becomes Michigan's First Openly Gay Attorney General
Michigan voters made history election night by choosing Dana Nessel to become the state's first openly gay attorney general. She tweeted early Nov. 7 that her [...]Read more about LGBTQ History: Dana Nessel Becomes Michigan's First Openly Gay Attorney General
Jeremy Moss Makes History as First Openly Gay Michigan Senator
With results announced just after 2 a.m. via a tweet from the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, Sen. Jeremy Moss made history as the first openly gay [...]Read more about Jeremy Moss Makes History as First Openly Gay Michigan Senator
3 of 4 Williamston School Board Members Overcome Recalls
WILLIAMSTON — Voters in this small bedroom community about 15 miles east of downtown Lansing threw out one school board member, but retained three others who [...]Read more about 3 of 4 Williamston School Board Members Overcome Recalls
Whitmer Elected Governor
Leading by tens of thousands of votes, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gretchen Whitmer won the race over Republican Bill Schuette by a nearly 10 percentage [...]Read more about Whitmer Elected Governor
With Democrats Winning the House, LGBT Advocates Have Great Expectations
After a disappointing election night in 2016 and two years of President Trump in the White House, Democrats came back with an important win Tuesday night and [...]Read more about With Democrats Winning the House, LGBT Advocates Have Great Expectations
Lesbian Former MMA Fighter Sharice Davids Elected to Congress in Kansas
A lesbian attorney in Kansas who formerly was a mixed martial arts fighter has won election to the U.S. House, setting her up to become one of the first female [...]Read more about Lesbian Former MMA Fighter Sharice Davids Elected to Congress in Kansas
Jared Polis Becomes First Out Gay Person to Win Election as Governor
The LGBT community achieved a major first on Tuesday night when Rep. Jared Polis (D-Colo.) became the first openly gay person to win election as governor in [...]Read more about Jared Polis Becomes First Out Gay Person to Win Election as Governor
Lesbian Angie Craig Unseats Anti-LGBT House Lawmaker in Minnesota
A lesbian candidate running for a U.S. House seat in Minnesota has unseated an anti-LGBT lawmaker from the U.S. House, making her poised to become the first [...]Read more about Lesbian Angie Craig Unseats Anti-LGBT House Lawmaker in Minnesota
Gretchen Whitmer, Democratic Candidates Thank Volunteers at Last-Minute Pit Stop
With just hours to go before the polls closed, gubernatorial candidate Gretchen Whitmer and several other Democratic candidates made a last-minute pit stop in [...]Read more about Gretchen Whitmer, Democratic Candidates Thank Volunteers at Last-Minute Pit Stop
Whitmer: 'Four Days Left of GOTDV: Get out the Damn Vote'
Shortly before 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2, to the cheers of "Go Gretchen go!" Gretchen Whitmer's gubernatorial campaign bus rolled up in front the ONE [...]Read more about Whitmer: 'Four Days Left of GOTDV: Get out the Damn Vote'
What Could Be Ahead for First Openly Lesbian County Commissioner
Katie Scott is just one of the hundreds of openly-LGBTQ candidates across the nation who ran for public office for the first time this year, but not all of [...]Read more about What Could Be Ahead for First Openly Lesbian County Commissioner
Gubernatorial Candidate Jennifer V. Kurland Talks LGBTQ Issues
With just under two weeks to go before Michigan's midterm elections on Nov. 6, LGBTQ voters are gearing up to cast their ballots for candidates who pledge to [...]Read more about Gubernatorial Candidate Jennifer V. Kurland Talks LGBTQ Issues
Dana Nessel Joined by Dr. Abdul El-Sayed at Dearborn Town Hall
Candidate for Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel fielded questions on what she'll do to fight hate crimes, tackle the opioid epidemic and safeguard abortion [...]Read more about Dana Nessel Joined by Dr. Abdul El-Sayed at Dearborn Town Hall
City Council Hopeful Bill Ostash Talks Rebirth of Saginaw's Downtown
Saginaw City Council hopeful Bill Ostash likens the city's blueprint to a donut. At its core, Ostash said Saginaw is lacking in terms of its development. [...]Read more about City Council Hopeful Bill Ostash Talks Rebirth of Saginaw's Downtown
Seeking Equality Voters
Currently working as Human Rights Campaign's Michigan State Director, Amritha Venkataraman's interest in all things politics started young. She said that as [...]Read more about Seeking Equality Voters
Breakdown of 2018 Michigan Ballot Proposals
With Nov. 6 fast approaching, not only will voters be gearing up to vote on their chosen candidates, but they'll need to decide whether to vote "yes" or "no" [...]Read more about Breakdown of 2018 Michigan Ballot Proposals
Megan Cavanagh for Mich. Supreme Court
Also, see our interview with other Michigan Supreme Court candidate Sam Bagenstos. Michigan Supreme Court candidate Megan Kathleen Cavanagh didn't plan on a [...]Read more about Megan Cavanagh for Mich. Supreme Court
LGBTQ Ally Sam Bagenstos Vies for Seat on Mich. Supreme Court
Also, see our interview with other Michigan Supreme Court candidate Megan Cavanagh. Considered by some to be the most important race for the people, the [...]Read more about LGBTQ Ally Sam Bagenstos Vies for Seat on Mich. Supreme Court
LGBT Candidates Could Produce Rainbow Wave in November
With the 2018 congressional mid-terms fast approaching, a record number of LGBT candidates are seeking election to all levels of government ranging from [...]Read more about LGBT Candidates Could Produce Rainbow Wave in November
Pence Urges Voters to Back Trump Over Anti-LGBT 'Religious Freedom' Acts
Vice President Mike Pence counted on Saturday President Trump's actions in favor of "religious freedom" — considered by LGBT rights supporters as means to [...]Read more about Pence Urges Voters to Back Trump Over Anti-LGBT 'Religious Freedom' Acts
BBB Hosts Panel on 'Cultural, Social, Sexual and Political Power in the Age of 45'
The Black Bear Brotherhood of Detroit, a local social group dedicated to black gay men of size, and the Onyx Great Lakes Chapter, a fraternal order for men of [...]Read more about BBB Hosts Panel on 'Cultural, Social, Sexual and Political Power in the Age of 45'
Nessel Faces Tough AG Race
POLITICAL ANALYSIS The contours of the race to replace Republican Attorney General Bill Schuette are starting to clarify. On the Democratic side, openly [...]Read more about Nessel Faces Tough AG Race
Jason Morgan: 'We Need More Out, Gay Elected Officials."
From an early age, Washtenaw County Board Commissioner Jason Morgan was instilled with the idea that openly gay candidates could never successfully run for [...]Read more about Jason Morgan: 'We Need More Out, Gay Elected Officials."
Energetic, Impressive Candidate Turnout at LGBTQ Democratic Caucus
On Saturday, Aug. 25, thousands gathered at East Lansing's Kellogg Hotel & Conference and Breslin Centers to vote at the Michigan Democratic Party's Nominating [...]Read more about Energetic, Impressive Candidate Turnout at LGBTQ Democratic Caucus
Big Wins, Some Losses for LGBTQ Community in 2018 Michigan Primary
Last Tuesday's election brought some great wins for the LGBTQ community, most notably for State Rep. (D) Jeremy Moss who won with over 50 percent of the [...]Read more about Big Wins, Some Losses for LGBTQ Community in 2018 Michigan Primary
Gubernatorial Candidate Gretchen Whitmer Talks LGBTQ Issues
By this time next week, Michiganders will have already voted in the Aug. 7 primaries. However, in anticipation of that vote, Between The Lines reached out to [...]Read more about Gubernatorial Candidate Gretchen Whitmer Talks LGBTQ Issues
Gubernatorial Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Talks LGBTQ Issues
By this time next week, Michiganders will have already voted in the Aug. 7 primaries. However, in anticipation of that vote, Between The Lines reached out to [...]Read more about Gubernatorial Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Talks LGBTQ Issues
Gubernatorial Candidate Shri Thanedar Talks LGBTQ Issues
By this time next week, Michiganders will have already voted in the Aug. 7 primaries. However, in anticipation of that vote, Between The Lines reached out to [...]Read more about Gubernatorial Candidate Shri Thanedar Talks LGBTQ Issues
Candidates Make Case for LGBTQ Support at Black Gay Pride
It's just days before the primary elections, and candidates running for office took one of the last remaining opportunities beforehand to talk to LGBTQ folks [...]Read more about Candidates Make Case for LGBTQ Support at Black Gay Pride
Ricardo White Wants to Invest in District 6
State Rep. Candidate Talks Economic Development, What his Grandma Taught him About Politics and Why It's Time for Him to Step Forward Ricardo White has lived [...]Read more about Ricardo White Wants to Invest in District 6
Dean Nasreddine: On a Voting Mission
Dean Nasreddine is on a mission. The 24-year-old queer activist and NextGen Michigan field organizer is determined to ensure that every young adult in Michigan [...]Read more about Dean Nasreddine: On a Voting Mission
Tracy Hall: I Am Who I Am
"When Women Run, Women Win" – Theme of Tracy Hall's re-election kickoff event Tracy Hall had always loved politics but never anticipated a career as an [...]Read more about Tracy Hall: I Am Who I Am
Circuit Court Judge Candidate to Voters: 'Flip Over the Ballot'
Jake Cunningham, candidate for Circuit Court Judge in Oakland County, has an important message for those voting this November: "Flip over the ballot." "A lot [...]Read more about Circuit Court Judge Candidate to Voters: 'Flip Over the Ballot'
Gina Ortiz Jones Could be LGBTQ Face of 2018 Dem Victories
Change could come to Washington after the congressional mid-term elections in November, and the bid of Gina Ortiz Jones to represent Texas' 23rd congressional [...]Read more about Gina Ortiz Jones Could be LGBTQ Face of 2018 Dem Victories
Jex Judd Talks Evolution of Gender Politics
Candidate Rachel Hood Hired Michigan's First Openly Queer Non-Binary Campaign Manager It's safe to say that one cannot sustain a long-term career in politics [...]Read more about Jex Judd Talks Evolution of Gender Politics
Committee to Ban Fracking in Michigan Hopes to Make 2018 Ballot
CHARLEVOIX, Mich. — The Committee to Ban Fracking in Michigan, a statewide ballot initiative campaign, announced on May 16, that it has now collected beyond [...]Read more about Committee to Ban Fracking in Michigan Hopes to Make 2018 Ballot
