A MAGA Republican is facing off with a progressive Dem for a seat in Congress. They’re both gay

In a historic first for the country, two gay candidates are running against each other in a general election for Congress – and they are absolute polar opposites.

In New York’s 3rd district, which includes a large swath of Long Island and parts of Queens, Progressive Democrat Robert Zimmerman is facing off against Trump-loving Republican George Santos.

Zimmerman is running on a platform of LGBTQ equality, access to abortion, affordable health care, and gun violence prevention. A member of the Democratic National Committee, he has been fighting to take corporate money out of politics and demolish the superdelegate system.

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As a closeted kid in the 70s, he was told by a trusted adult he should try conversion therapy. He never did, but has said the suggestion fueled his fire to become a political activist.

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Thank you, @SenSchumer, for working to pass the Respect for Marriage Act, ensuring lasting protection for our LGBTQ+ community. We cannot allow an extremist #SCOTUS to continue to roll back our human rights. #MarriageEquality