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Human Rights Campaign Rapid Response

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We're America’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. Follow us here and on Bluesky for updates: https://xitter.twitterapi.xyz/t.co/fvMmk5mCYe. Media requests: press@hrc.org

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BREAKING: Scott Colom won a US Senate seat in deep-red Mississippi In 2023, his Republican opponent blocked his appointment to serve as a federal judge. She cited concerns over his support for trans rights. Now, he just blocked her re-election bid.
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HOUSE REPUBLICANS FAILED TO HOLD PETE HEGSETH ACCOUNTABLE. Hegseth has: ❌ Banned trans troops from serving ❌ Put troops on American streets ❌ Boasted about extra-judicial killings ❌ Used his office to target political opponents This fight isn't over, and we will push to rein in an administration gone wild.
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Human Rights Campaign Rapid Response retweeted
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Samuel Lau@SamuelRLauNov 10
While there are a lot of people to credit for Tuesday's wave, an underreported stat coming out of the midterms is that LGBTQ+ voters were the decisive margins in close state races across the country, including in the races that decided control of the U.S. Senate. Take a look...
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Human Rights Campaign Rapid Response retweeted
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Samuel Lau@SamuelRLauNov 10
Today, @GQRResearch, along with @HRC, released polling that showed what was crystal clear last week: Anti-Trans Ads flopped. Read more:
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NEW DATA FROM SSRS: In states like Ohio, Kansas, Maine, Iowa, South Carolina, and Mississippi, our community represented a larger share of the electorate than the candidates' final margins of victory. Political leaders, take note: LGBTQ+ people were the difference between victory and defeat. hrc.org/press-releases/voter…
A group of six individuals is wearing blue t-shirts with "Let's Get Free" printed on them. They are holding certificates or awards. The text reads, "Election: States where LGBTQ+ people made the rainbow wave happen. Post-election data reveals that LGBTQ+ voters were the difference between a candidate winning or losing in several key statewide contests during the 2026 midterm elections." The source is noted as "Voter Poll conducted by SSRS.

ALT A group of six individuals is wearing blue t-shirts with "Let's Get Free" printed on them. They are holding certificates or awards. The text reads, "Election: States where LGBTQ+ people made the rainbow wave happen. Post-election data reveals that LGBTQ+ voters were the difference between a candidate winning or losing in several key statewide contests during the 2026 midterm elections." The source is noted as "Voter Poll conducted by SSRS.

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This election should be a reckoning for anyone who still believes demonizing transgender people is a winning strategy.
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Read more from HRC’s Jay Brown on how pro-equality candidates proved you don’t have to sacrifice your values — or the trans community — in order to win big: humanrightscampaign.substack…
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Because of you, this election was too big to rig.
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The country is a better place without an anti-equality zealot like Harmeet Dhillon leading DOJ's Civil Rights Division. Harmeet — don’t let the door hit you on your way out. ✌
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Top Trump official Harmeet Dhillon has just resigned from the DOJ's Civil Rights division, just 2 days after a historic blue tsunami across the country.
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HRC President Kelley Robinson on what pro-equality candidates did right: "When these anti-trans ads came, they responded affirmatively. They said what they believe. Then they got back to talking about the issues that voters care about...affordability and dealing with the corruption in politics."
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🚨 ELECTION RESULTS INCOMING 🚨 As polls close, our team is closely monitoring election results in key races impacting the future of LGBTQ+ rights. Follow along for live updates:
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Arizonans have spoken and they’re sending @DrAmishShah to Congress! We are proud to have a pro-equality champion like Dr. Shah ready to fight for LGBTQ+ rights in the House.
On a blue paper background with grey stars and the pride flag colors bordering the bottom, white and blue text reads, “Let’s get free. Vote Equality ‘26” with the HRC logo alongside it. A blue stamp reads “HRC endorsed 2026” next to Dr. Amish Shah’s portrait. Blue text on a yellow and white background reads, “BREAKING: HRC-endorsed Dr. Amish Shah elected to represent Arizona’s 1st Congressional District.”

ALT On a blue paper background with grey stars and the pride flag colors bordering the bottom, white and blue text reads, “Let’s get free. Vote Equality ‘26” with the HRC logo alongside it. A blue stamp reads “HRC endorsed 2026” next to Dr. Amish Shah’s portrait. Blue text on a yellow and white background reads, “BREAKING: HRC-endorsed Dr. Amish Shah elected to represent Arizona’s 1st Congressional District.”

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Human Rights Campaign Rapid Response retweeted
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Congressional Equality Caucus
@EqualityCaucusNov 5
The American people have made their voices heard. The 120th Congress will officially be the GAYEST Congress in history! (that we know of) Let's get to work 🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
The 120th Congress will be the gayest Congress in American history.

ALT The 120th Congress will be the gayest Congress in American history.

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MAKE AMERICA GAY AGAIN
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@Scott_Wiener has won his bid for election in California’s 11th Congressional District! Sen. Wiener has always stood at the forefront of the movement for LGBTQ+ equality — and we can’t wait to see him continue the fight in the U.S. House.
Graphic. Text says: “Let’s Get Free. Vote Equality ‘26. Breaking: HRC-endorsed Scott Wiener elected to represent California’s 11th Congressional District.” A photo of Congressman-elect Wiener is visible, alongside the “HRC-endorsed 2026” seal and a Pride flag border.

ALT Graphic. Text says: “Let’s Get Free. Vote Equality ‘26. Breaking: HRC-endorsed Scott Wiener elected to represent California’s 11th Congressional District.” A photo of Congressman-elect Wiener is visible, alongside the “HRC-endorsed 2026” seal and a Pride flag border.

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LAWSUIT UPDATE: Today, we filed for a preliminary injunction in our federal lawsuit to block the prohibition of transgender healthcare coverage for federal employees. Denying critical care to federal employees and their families simply because they are trans is a clear, targeted attack on our community. hrc.org/press-releases/human…
Human Rights Campaign Foundation Files for Preliminary Injunction to…

Human Rights Campaign Foundation Files for Preliminary Injunction to…

WASHINGTON —  Today, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and the law firm Correia & Puth filed an application for a preliminary injunction in  their…

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On days that we win, we wear pink. 🩷✨ @sarahemcbride
A yellow bar graph that compares Sarah McBride's 243,000+ votes with Joseph Arminio's 134,000+ votes. A photo of Sarah McBride is visible, alongside text that says "Let's get free, vote equality '26" and "Sarah McBride wins." A Pride flag boarder and an outline of Delaware are also visible.

ALT A yellow bar graph that compares Sarah McBride's 243,000+ votes with Joseph Arminio's 134,000+ votes. A photo of Sarah McBride is visible, alongside text that says "Let's get free, vote equality '26" and "Sarah McBride wins." A Pride flag boarder and an outline of Delaware are also visible.

A pink bar graph that compares Sarah McBride's 243,000+ votes with Joseph Arminio's 134,000+ votes. A photo of Sarah McBride is visible, alongside text that says "Let's get free, vote equality '26" and "Sarah McBride wins but in pink." A Pride flag boarder and an outline of Delaware are also visible.

ALT A pink bar graph that compares Sarah McBride's 243,000+ votes with Joseph Arminio's 134,000+ votes. A photo of Sarah McBride is visible, alongside text that says "Let's get free, vote equality '26" and "Sarah McBride wins but in pink." A Pride flag boarder and an outline of Delaware are also visible.

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American voters have spoken. Scapegoating trans people isn’t just cruel. It’s a failing political strategy. More from @them: them.us/politics/blue-wave-t…
Op-Ed: The Blue Wave Has Drowned Out Transphobic Fearmongering

Op-Ed: The Blue Wave Has Drowned Out Transphobic Fearmongering

The Republican party went all-in on anti-trans messaging for another election cycle. Tonight, it fizzled.

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Human Rights Campaign Rapid Response retweeted
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Brandon Wolf@bjoewolfNov 4
Here’s Ron DeSantis saying that the GOP obsession with anti-trans ads is when he knew they were cooked. When you’ve lost this guy, it might be time to pack it up.
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Pappas: I want to thank the guy next to me, my amazing husband. He's always been by my side. Win, lose or draw, I'm the luckiest guy because I'm married to a man that I love.
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NY-17 made history! As a decorated combat veteran and proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, @CaitforNewYork is more than prepared to fight for the rights and freedoms of all of her constituents. We can’t wait to see her get to work in Congress!
Graphic. Text says: “Let’s Get Free. Vote Equality ‘26. Breaking: HRC-endorsed Cait Conley elected to represent New York’s 17th congressional district.” A photo of Congresswoman-elect Conley is visible, alongside the “HRC-endorsed 2026” seal and a Pride flag border.

ALT Graphic. Text says: “Let’s Get Free. Vote Equality ‘26. Breaking: HRC-endorsed Cait Conley elected to represent New York’s 17th congressional district.” A photo of Congresswoman-elect Conley is visible, alongside the “HRC-endorsed 2026” seal and a Pride flag border.

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