Over 100 LGBTQ candidates claim victory in midterm elections

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The projected winners include a governor, a senator and several new members of Congress.

As the sun set on Washington on Tuesday evening, a rainbow appeared over the Capitol. LGBTQ candidates and advocates hoped it was an early sign that a figurative “rainbow wave” would sweep a historic number of lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer candidates into office.

Their hopes were arguably fulfilled. With many races still too close to call, more than 100 LGBTQ candidates emerged victorious in the midterms as of Wednesday afternoon. For perspective, there are currently less than 600 openly LGBTQ elected officials in the U.S. — just 0.1 percent of elected officials nationwide, according to the Victory Institute.

A rainbow wave! Love it!

https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/over-100-lgbtq-candidates-claim-victory-midterm-elections-n933646

[Behind the Aegis]

1. Amazing accomplishment.

Our gains are important.