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Could she be the first Black trans person in Congress?

Every step Precious Brady-Davis has taken has been a first.

She was the first transgender bride on the TV show “Say Yes to the Dress.” She and her husband are the first transgender parents in…

The LGBTQ+ Victory Fund on Monday endorsed 35 candidates across 19 states, expanding its push to build LGBTQ+ political power as rights face renewed challenges in the 2026 election cycle.

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At a glance, the list reads like a catalog of local and state races, city councils, county commissions,…