First Openly Gay Man Elected in Indiana
Democrat JD Ford has won the race for Indiana’s Senate District 29, becoming the first openly gay man to do so in the state, reports the Indianapolis Star.
Ford won the race from long-time Republic Senator Mike Delph in the traditionally conservative state which is home to Vice President Mike Pence.
He won 57 percent of the vote to Delph’s 43 percent.
“Tonight, I become Indiana’s first openly gay lawmaker. Ladies and gentlemen, we just made history and no one can take that from us,” Ford said.
“Congratulations JD Ford for State Senate on your victory! We are so proud to see such positive representation in our State Senate,” LGBT+ organisation Indy Pride tweeted out.
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