Two elections this month could pave the way for November victories.

Written By Molly Cook

Out Smart Magazine: A Crucial Moment for LGBTQ Representation

We have much to celebrate from the March 5 primary election results, where LGBTQ+ voters were key to the success of LGBTQ+ candidates across Harris County.  

We retained almost all of our LGBTQ+ state and local officials, while opening the door to grow their ranks.  

Here are two key dates to remember to get out and vote: Saturday, May 4 and Tuesday, May 28.  

If you’re wondering why it is we’re voting again, it’s complicated. So bear with me.  

On Saturday, May 4, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund candidate Molly Cook will be on the ballot to fill Mayor John Whitmire’s vacated seat in the Texas State Senate for the remainder of the year. A registered nurse and healthcare advocate, Molly can become the first ever out LGBTQ+ member of the upper chamber, where our community faces the most hostility and desperately needs representation.  

Then on Tuesday, May 28, we get to vote again! This time Molly Cook is on the ballot for the runoff for next year’s full term, and queer organizer Lauren Ashley Simmons is facing anti-LGBTQ Representative Shawn Thierry in a runoff election. It’s imperative that we win both of these races this month.  

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