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Recount begins in contested South Bay House race

Recount begins in contested South Bay House race

A vote recount began Monday morning in the contested race for a South Bay congressional race after the second and third place finishers were tied.

LGBTQ bills advance in Sacramento

LGBTQ bills advance in Sacramento

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Apr 10, 2024

With state legislators back from their spring recess, various LGBTQ bills are advancing out of oversight committees in the California Legislature.

Political Notebook: Hearing set for gay CA appellate presiding justice nominee Martinez

Political Notebook: Hearing set for gay CA appellate presiding justice nominee Martinez

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Apr 10, 2024

In less than a month gay California appellate Justice Gonzalo Martinez is set to become the fourth out presiding justice on one of the state's courts of appeal.

Two voters seek recount of Low's tied South Bay House race

Two voters seek recount of Low's tied South Bay House race

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Apr 9, 2024

A recount is being sought in the primary race for an open South Bay U.S. House seat where gay Assemblymember Evan Low tied for second place.

Political Notes: EQCA, finally, unveils its 2023 scorecard for CA lawmakers

Political Notes: EQCA, finally, unveils its 2023 scorecard for CA lawmakers

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Apr 8, 2024

Although the 2023 legislative session ended six months ago, only now is Equality California releasing its annual grading of state lawmakers on their support for LGBTQ legislation last year.

Low survives historic primary race, will vie in November to be Bay Area's 1st gay congressmember

Low survives historic primary race, will vie in November to be Bay Area's 1st gay congressmember

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Apr 4, 2024

Having survived a historic primary race for an open South Bay U.S. House seat, gay Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Cupertino) will now vie in November to be the Bay Area's first gay congressmember.

Low and Simitian tied for 2nd in House race

Low and Simitian tied for 2nd in House race

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Apr 3, 2024

After San Mateo County updated its vote count Wednesday, gay Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Cupertino) and Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian are now tied for second place in their primary race for an open South Bay U.S. House seat.

Political Notebook: Milk ship voyage marks naval sea return for trans sponsor

Political Notebook: Milk ship voyage marks naval sea return for trans sponsor

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Apr 3, 2024

During her time in the Navy Paula Neira routinely got seasick when she boarded a vessel. It would take her at least 24 hours to find her sea legs.

Gay Assemblymember Low retakes 2nd place in South Bay congressional race

Gay Assemblymember Low retakes 2nd place in South Bay congressional race

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Apr 2, 2024

Gay Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Cupertino) has retaken second place in his nail-biter of a primary race for an open South Bay U.S. House seat.

SF supervisors begin process to landmark Castro flag

SF supervisors begin process to landmark Castro flag

San Francisco supervisors agreed Tuesday to kickstart the process to grant local landmark status to one of the city's most recognizable LGBTQ tourist attractions, the giant rainbow flag flying above the Castro Muni station.

Updated: Assemblymember Low sees vote deficit cut in half in South Bay House race

Updated: Assemblymember Low sees vote deficit cut in half in South Bay House race

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Mar 27, 2024

Gay Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Cupertino) remains stuck in third place in his primary race for a South Bay congressional seat.

Political Notebook: Gay SF treasurer Cisneros hopes electoral luck returns in 2024

Political Notebook: Gay SF treasurer Cisneros hopes electoral luck returns in 2024

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Mar 27, 2024

Ahead of St. Patrick's Day gay San Francisco Treasurer-Tax Collector José Cisneros helped welcome to town gay Ireland Senator Jerry Buttimer, who as leader of his chamber is known as Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann.

Gay Assemblymember Low falls another vote behind in US House bid

Gay Assemblymember Low falls another vote behind in US House bid

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Mar 26, 2024

As of Tuesday evening, gay Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Cupertino) is now two votes short in his bid to survive the primary race.

Gay Assemblymember Low back to being one vote short in US House bid

Gay Assemblymember Low back to being one vote short in US House bid

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Mar 25, 2024

South Bay U.S. House primary race with gay Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Cupertino) is coming down to the wire with a dwindling number of ballots left to count.

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