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Democrats tout ‘gayest Congress in history’ after midterm gains

‘AFA Action will be watching closely and will hold every member of the 120th Congress accountable for how they vote on issues affecting children, families and religious freedom’

TUPELO, Miss. — Among the outcomes from last week’s midterm election, 16 openly LGBTQ congressional candidates were elected to office. After the electoral gains, the Congressional Equality Caucus boasted what they called “the gayest Congress in American history.” The candidates, all of whom are Democrats, are positioned to serve in Congress, including two Senate positions and 15 representatives.

Walker Wildmon, CEO of AFA Action, the governmental affairs affiliate of the American Family Association, says this “milestone” is nothing to celebrate; rather, it is a concern for families across the country.

“Americans didn’t go to the polls hoping for a Congress defined by sexual identity; they went hoping for leaders who would lower inflation, keep the border secure and strengthen American families,” said Wildmon. “The caucus is celebrating who these members are because it expects that to drive how they govern, and that should concern every family in America. Many of them have made clear they intend to advance policies that put boys in girls’ sports, promote gender ideology in our schools and punish Christians for their convictions about marriage and sexuality. Millions of Americans hold those beliefs, and they deserve representatives who will respect them, not dismiss them. AFA Action will be watching closely and will hold every member of the 120th Congress accountable for how they vote on issues affecting children, families and religious freedom.”

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When the military isn’t in the headlines, it’s easy to let our veterans slip from memory. But their service was never seasonal.

These men and women raised their hands to defend this nation, giving years of their lives, time away from family, and often their health. One day on the calendar cannot repay that debt.
Honor a veteran by name today. Then remember them tomorrow, and every day after.

#VeteransDay

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June 2025: strikes on nuclear sites, no U.S. casualties, then a ceasefire. By February, it was as if none of it had happened. What changed—and did the strikes achieve their goal? #Iran #Geopolitics

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Young men shifted 48 points toward Democrats in one election cycle—moving from a 15-point Trump lead in 2024 to a 33-point Democratic advantage in 2026. That’s a dramatic change. #Politics #USPolitics

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IDAHO VOTERS HAVE SPOKEN: Proposition 1, the Right to Abortion Initiative, has FAILED, 56% to 44%, according to AP.

The initiative would have established a right to abortion up to fetal viability and written it into Idaho law.

We are grateful to every Idahoan who stood for life. Every baby is created in the image of God and deserving of protection, and Idaho has made clear that the unborn will remain protected.

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RACE CALLED: XAVIER BECERRA (D)
has been projected as winner of California governor's race, according to AP.

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VIRGINIA RESULTS: Question 2, the Marriage Amendment, has PASSED, according to AP.

The amendment repeals the Virginia Constitution's definition of marriage as the union of one man and one woman and requires that marriages be recognized regardless of sex.

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RACE CALLED: AMY ACTON (D)
has been projected as winner of Ohio's governor's race, according to AP.

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RACE CALLED: DEB HAALAND (D)
has been projected as winner of New Mexico governor's race, according to AP.

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ARKANSAS VOTERS HAVE SPOKEN: Issue No. 2, the Right to Keep and Bear Arms amendment, has PASSED, according to AP.

The amendment strengthens Arkansans' constitutional right to keep and bear arms, including ammunition, firearm accessories, and firearm components.

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VIRGINIA RESULT: Question 3, the Voting Rights amendment, has PASSED, according to AP.

The amendment establishes a constitutional right to vote and automatically restores voting rights to people with felony convictions upon release from prison.

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OHIO VOTERS HAVE SPOKEN: Issue 3, Photo ID to Vote, has PASSED, according to AP.

Ohio's photo ID requirement for in-person voting is now part of the state constitution, so changing it would require another vote of the people.

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ARKANSAS VOTERS HAVE SPOKEN: Issue No. 1, the Citizens Only Voting Amendment, has PASSED, according to AP.

The amendment writes into Arkansas Constitution that only U.S. citizens who meet the qualifications of an elector may vote in state and local elections.

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MARYLAND RESULTS: Question 3, the Electoral Districts amendment, has PASSED, according to AP.

The amendment removes constitutional districting standards for congressional maps and lets the legislature send map challenges directly to the Supreme Court of Maryland.

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RACE CALLED: SARAH HUCKABEE SANDERS (R)
has been projected as winner of Arkansas governor's race, according to AP.

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RACE CALLED: JB PRITZKER (D)
has been projected as winner of Illinois governor's race, according to AP.

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RACE CALLED: MAURA HEALEY (D)
has been projected as winner of Massachusetts governor's race, according to AP.

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RACE CALLED: JOSH SHAPIRO (D)
has been projected as winner of Pennsylvania governor's race, according to AP.

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VIRGINIA RESULT: Question 1, the so-called "Right to Reproductive Freedom" amendment, has PASSED, according to AP.

The measure writes a right to abortion into the Virginia Constitution.

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RACE CALLED: HELENA BUONANNO FOULKES (D)
has been projected as winner of Rhode Island governor's race, according to AP.