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Simmons hopes to protect stalking victims

Newly elected mayor Denise Simmons pushes for broader criteria for receiving a restraining order and more protections for victims of stalking.

Bishop to be named mayor of Neptune Township, N.J.

Victory endorsee expected to be one of two openly gay mayors in the state.

Lovell named Houston vice mayor pro-tem

Former Victory endorsee unanimously voted in by fellow City Council members

Cambridge elects nation's first out black lesbian mayor

Out lesbian Denise Simmons, a Victory endorsee who was re-elected to the Cambridge, Massachusetts City Council last year, has been elected mayor by her council peers.  She is the second openly LGBT African-American to hold the post, and the first out black lesbian mayor in U.S. history.

Frank Ferri sworn in as Rhode Island Assemblyman

Victory endorsee Frank Ferri was sworn into office on Dec. 19, after winning a special election in Rhode Island's 22nd District. Click through to see video of the ceremony.

Dan Savage endorses Sam Adams

Nationally syndicated columnist endorses Portland mayoral candidate.

Oklahoma Corporation Commission candidate Jim Roth praised in editorial

Daily Oklahoman editorial praises Roth's diligence, omits mentions of his sexuality.

McAffrey proposes adding sexual orientation and gender to hate crimes law

Oklahoma's only gay state legislator proposes legislation, prompted by the murder of a 62-year-old gay man.

Georgia candidate loses after anti-trans lawsuit

Riverdale, Ga., City Councilwoman Michelle Bruce, one of the few openly transgender elected officials in the U.S., lost her runoff election Tuesday following a high-profile lawsuit by opponents who charged she deceived the public by identifying as female.

Ferri wins seat in Rhode Island Assembly

Victory-endorsed candidate Frank Ferri won a special election to fill a vacant Assembly seat, crediting his door-to-door campaigning and strong fundraising for the win.