Washington– Upon the New York 18^th Congressional District  Race being called for Sean Patrick Maloney, Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin released the following statement:

“We congratulate Congressman-elect Maloney on his victory this evening. The growing presence of LGBT voices on Capitol Hill draws much-needed attention to the urgency of advancing equality, and HRC is excited to work with the Congressman-elect on these issues in the coming term.”

The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.