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Many Groups Banking on Social Issues to Garner Votes

Organizations championing social agendas are hoping cultural issues will gain traction among voters and help shape the strategies of the party's presidential hopefuls.

Pearson Announces Boulder Council Run

Eugene Peason announces his candidacy for the Boulder City Council.

Gay Candidate Loses in Dallas Mayor's Race

Despite loss, Oakley's bid for mayor was still historic.

BREAKthrough in Pittsburgh!

Bruce Kraus will become the first openly gay elected official in the city of Pittsburgh after winning the Democratic primary to represent District 3 on the city council.

No Gay Mayor For Dallas

Despite Oakley's loss, this election was a notable landmark in LGBT politics.

Not Quite Time for an Openly Gay Mayor in Dallas

According to blogger Pam Spaulding, Ed Oakley's campaign was plagued by robocalls and his opponent's extraordinary financial edge.

Leppert Elected Dallas Mayor

Tom Leppert is elected Dallas Mayor, though Oakley's campaign still historic.

Gay Councilmember Misses Bid To Become Dallas Mayor

Longtime Dallas City Council member Ed Oakley lost the runoff for Dallas mayor to businsesman Tom Leppert.

Dallas Chooses Leppert as Mayor

Tom Leppert wins Dallas mayoral race.

Martin Sheen to Speak at Black-Tie Dinner

Acclaimed actor Martin Sheen continues to support LGBT issues and events, including his participation in the Victory Fund podcast.

Dallas 1st Big City with Gay Mayor?

Newsweek looks at whether Oakley's homosexuality is an issue in his campaign for Dallas Mayor.

Gay Candidate Loses Mayoral Bid

Ed Oakley loses Mayoral bid, but still made LGBT history.

Gay Loses Out in Dallas

Oakley endorsed by Police groups

Dallas police groups say Oakley is “committed to public safety,” and is their choice for mayor.

National media tunes in to Dallas election

Ed Oakley’s historic race for mayor has garnered national attention this week, but will local voters turn out for Ed?

Dead heat in Dallas mayoral race

According to a poll conducted by the Dallas Morning News, Ed Oakley and Tom Leppert are running neck and neck in the race to become the next mayor of Dallas.

Victory Fund reflects on progress

The Victory Fund says Oakley's campaign is an "amazing statement about our progress."

Gay history in the making?

Queerty discusses the impact Oakley's election would have not only in Dallas, but throughout Texas.

Q&A with Ed Oakley

Ed Oakley speaks with 365gay.com about the national attention he's received as a candidate for mayor of Dallas.

Oklahoma Gov. appoints first openly gay statewide official

Oklahoma County Commissioner Jim Roth, who was twice endorsed by the Victory Fund, has been appointed to the state's Corporation Commission.