Democrats Nominate 3 Out Black LGBTQ Candidates for Texas House
Last week’s primary runoffs in Texas offered good news for advocates of diversity and the LGBTQ community, with three out LGBTQ Black candidates winning their contests.Prior to 2022, Texas voters had never elected an out Black LGBTQ person to the state legislature, even though a handful of LGBTQ legislators were elected in other districts. But starting in February, with the special election victory of Jolanda Jones for the 147th District seat vacated by Rep.