Elections

Equality Voters are those who share HRC’s vision for a society free of discrimination against LGBTQ+ people, and we’re having more of an impact on elections than ever before.

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Elections

2024 Republican Candidates

Profiles of Mike Pence and Ron DeSantis photographed by Gage Skidmore
The 2024 presidential race is shaping up to be a pivotal one for LGBTQ+ rights. With a rise in…

Elections

Biden-Harris 2024 Campaign

President Biden and Vice President Harris have been steadfast, fearless and unyielding in their support of LGBTQ+ Americans.

Laws & Legislation

Congressional Scorecard

LGBTQ+ Americans, allies, friends, families and co-workers have the power to decide whether to move forward or lose ground. The Human Rights Campaign wants to provide you with information on…

Laws & Legislation, Elections

John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act would strengthen voting rights by expanding and strengthening the government's ability to respond to voting discrimination.

Elections, Laws & Legislation, State & Local Policy, Communities of Color

LGBTQ+ Voting Barriers

Last Updated: February 11, 2022Results from the 2019 LGBTQ+ Voter Experience Study
LGBTQ+ adults in the United States voted at record rates in the 2020 election. However, this masks the…

Elections

President Biden's Pro-LGBTQ Timeline

President Biden committed to being a champion for LGBTQ+ people every day in the White House, and he’s off to a historic start. From protecting people from discrimination to addressing…

Elections, Laws & Legislation

Trump's Timeline of Hate

Since the moment Donald Trump and Mike Pence walked into the White House, they have attacked the progress we have made toward full equality for the LGBTQ+ community and undermined…

Laws & Legislation

Trump’s Administrative Abuse and the LGBTQ+ Community

Under the Obama administration, the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people plus community members who use different language to describe identity (LGBTQ+) community experienced a landmark expansion of federal…

Elections

Vote By Mail

Mail voting is a safe, effective way to make a difference. Here’s a few simple rules to follow so we can all make sure our voices are heard loud and…