Gavin Newsom (D), a longtime ally to the LGBTQ community, has survived a recall election that sought to strip him of his office. After the vote was called, Newsom celebrated his victory and promised to continue moving forward with the political agenda he campaigned on when first elected in 2018. Newsom, who has a record of supporting the expansion of LGBTQ rights in California, has long been viewed as an ally to LGBTQ advocates. Equality California, the state’s top LGBTQ rights organization, celebrated Newsom’s victory in a statement released shortly after The AP’s call. We have affirmed our California values and our support for Gavin Newsom, the most pro-equality governor in California history, and his tireless efforts to build a California for all.

Source: MetroXpress September 15, 2021 05:53 UTC