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Ga. State Senator to Replace Late John Lewis
A Georgia state senator has been elected to the U.S. House to replace the late congressman John Lewis, a civil rights icon who died in July.
Trump Wins Florida, Locked in Other Tight Races with Biden
The two men were locked in tight races across the country, with Trump also claiming the battlegrounds of Ohio and Iowa while Biden won Minnesota and New Hampshire.
Record Early Vote Leads to Tranquil Election Day at Polls
Despite fears of clashes at polling places, millions across the U.S. cast ballots in a historically contentious election with few problems.
Ritchie Torres to Be First African American-Latinx LGBTQ Member of Congress
The rainbow wave continues as Ritchie Torres wins his U.S. race and will become the first openly LGBTQ African American-Latinx member of Congress.
AP VoteCast: Voters Favor Biden on Virus, Trump on Economy
Voters in the U.S. presidential election faced a public health crisis and a wounded economy, but neither candidate emerged as the clear choice to handle both of those issues, according to AP Votecast.
SAGE Sues Trump Administration on Election Day
SAGE and seven other plaintiffs represented by Lamda Legal have sued the Trump administration for the ban on speech about systemic racism, sexism and implicit bias.
Election Day Shadowed by Threats of Legal Challenges
Even before Election Day, the 2020 race was the most litigated in memory. President Donald Trump is promising more to come.
Trump, Biden Cede Stage to Voters for Election Day Verdict
After a campaign marked by rancor and fear, Americans on Tuesday decide between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden, selecting a leader to steer a nation battered by a surging pandemic that has killed more than 231,000 people.
'His Lies Are Killing My Neighbors': Swing-State Doctors Target Trump
Wisconsin is in the throes of one of the country's worst COVID outbreaks. On Oct. 27, the state reported more than 5,000 new cases and a test positivity rate of over 27%.
Gays Not for Trump: Tiffany Gets Slammed by Pittsburgh Queers
Tiffany Trump appearances at rallies for her father aimed at LBGTQ voters aren't going quite as expected.
SCOTUS to Hear Case on LGBTQ Rights Day After Election
The Supreme Court will hear a case concerning LGBTQ rights on Wednesday, the day after the election - the first major case to be heard by conservative appointed Justice Amy Coney Barrett.
Trump Promises Court Fight Over Pennsylvania Absentee Votes
President Donald Trump and his reelection campaign are signaling they will pursue an aggressive legal strategy to try to prevent Pennsylvania from counting mailed ballots that are received in the three days after the election.
Wyoming's Gay Republican Lawmaker Stands Firm
Wyoming's lone LGBTQ Republican state lawmaker, Dan Zwonitzer, has never managed to get a hate crimes bill passed - but he has helped to stop a number of anti-LGBTQ bills from advancing.
Lady Gaga Claps Back at Trump Campaign's Attack on Her
Lady Gaga delivered an epic clap-back to a Trump campaign attack that labeled her an "anti-fracking activist."
Campaign Draws to a Close with US Facing a Crossroads
President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden have one last chance to make their case to voters in critical battleground states on Monday.
Out and Proud? Not So Much for LGB Republicans, New Survey Maintains
In a new survey Williams Institute found LGB Republicans haven't the Pride vibe of their Democratic counterparts. It can even be said that a surprisingly high number of LGB Republicans wish they weren't gay at all.
Watch: Defending POTUS's LGBTQ Record, 'Outspoken' Melania Trump Slams 'Cancel Culture'
Melania Trump has joined the campaign to defend President Trump's record with LGBTQ issues, despite having chosen both a Vice President and new SCOTUS judge with questionable views towards the community.
GOP Tries to Save Its Senate Majority, With or Without Trump
Senate Republicans are fighting to save their majority, a final election push against the onslaught of challengers in states once off limits to Democrats.
In Campaign's Final Days, Trump Hopes Rallies Mean Big Votes
President Donald Trump is mounting one final test of whether the massive crowds that often show up at his signature rallies will translate into votes as he finishes the final 48 hours of his reelection campaign.
After Year of Disruption, America Set to Choose a Path Ahead
After a year of deep disruption, America is poised for a presidential election that renders a verdict on the nation's role in the world and the direction of its economy.