NY Democrats set to make LGBTQ House history
New York congressional candidates Mondaire Jones and Ritchie Torres, who are both leading their primary races this week, are on the verge of making history as the first openly LGBTQ Black and Afro-Latino members of Congress.
The prospect of Jones, 33, and Torres, 32, serving in Congress has galvanized the LGBTQ community during Pride Month, as well as Americans of color as protests over racial injustice are held nationwide.
Advocates are hopeful their presence will help promote a gay-friendly agenda on Capitol Hill and galvanize voters ahead of November’s general election.
“The idea of having both Ritchie and Mondaire serve in Congress is a game-changer,” said Human Rights Campaign President Alphonso David.
Jones, who worked in the Justice Department under former President Obama, is aiming to replace the retiring Rep. Nita Lowey (D) in New York's 17th District, while Torres, a member of the New York City Council, has his sights on the 15th District seat held by retiring Rep. José Serrano (D).
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/504590-ny-democrats-set-to-make-lgbtq-house-history
