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Ways to encourage more L.G.B.T.Q. Members to run for Congress

Although a lot of the American politics discipline has focused on many of the

fundamental problems that L.G.B.T.Q (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) politics presents,

L.G.B.T.Q politics has received limited attention within American political development

(A.D.P.). On the other hand, L.G.B.T.Q politics has a lot of evolutionary and "state-centered"

aspects. Sexual preference was not extensively and deeply politicized in the U.S. until the mid-

twentieth century. However, national political and bureaucratic

built a nationwide sexuality regime in a decade or longer (approximately 1940–1955), which has

taken 60 years of L.G.B.T. to struggle to overturn partially. L.G.B.T.Q citizens and their straight

allies have started far-reaching changes in public policy, employment regulation, and the results

of its operations to replace a distinct, publicly inclusive sexuality regime. L.G.B.T.Q politics

have thus developed American politics—and in the process, a fruitful plan has emerged. The

question of universal human rights has been a concern in the entire world. Enhancing equality is

significant in ensuring that all community members are equal and protected by the law. Having

successfully agitated for equality regardless of sexual orientation, it is now essential to ensure

that despite the members of the public being protected by the law, it is of essence to ensure that
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they are represented in all positions both socially, economically, and politically. From a political

perspective, Members of the public are well represented in the arms of the government.

Therefore, it is crucial to ensure that the members of the L.G.B.T.Q. The community is well

represented in the government. To achieve this critical objective, it is essential to increase the

number of L.G.B.T.Q. People run for various government positions, particularly Congress (Brett

Schneider, 59).

Coming up with an ideal strategy to ensure that the L.G.B.T.Q. Members are well

represented in Congress is of vital importance. Concerning the previous elections, the

L.G.B.T.Q. Elected candidates increased significantly in all levels of government positions.

Considering the growing number of the L.G.B.T.Q. Individuals in the world, it is therefore

essential to ensure that these individuals are well supported and represented in all the

governmental seats, including Congress. Their contributions to the government cannot be ruled

out. Therefore, it is crucial to ensure that these individuals get proper support and that the

majority of the individuals are encouraged to run for various seats in Congress. Therefore, this

paper will explore ways through which we can encourage members of the L.G.B.T.Q.

Community to run for congress seats in the government.

Government should play a role in encouraging the L.G.B.T.Q. Members to run for

congress office. In comparison to the 2017 elections in the United States,

for example, saw remarkable achievements for L.G.B.T. individuals around the country after

successful government encouragement this community to vie for various seats in the government

(Burgess, 58). The percentage of L.G.B.T.Q. Mayors increased by 35 percent year over year

compared to the people of bisexual and queer-identified people, which increased by 53 percent

and 71 percent, respectively. Lesbian candidates were the most likely to win at the polls,

with nearly 55percent claiming Victory. Candidates who identified as gay won 41.5 percent

of their races, while candidates who identified as queer won 40%. Even though there were

only 17 pansexual candidates, they won 35% of their races. The number of transgender women

participating in public office increased by 40% year over year, with bisexual candidates

winning a third of their races and the two asexual candidates who stood on the ballot last month

failing to win their races."The affirming power of such formal recognition cannot be

oversimplified in a world in which our constitutional liberties are already under attack, and many 

are questioning their position in the global," said Mondayize Jones, who eventually acquired the 

Democratic nomination in New York's 17th Congressional Seat and, if elected in November,

would have been the first openly gay Black man member of Congress. (BrettSchneider, 39) says

that this is encouraging progress but more L.B.T.Q. Members should represent this community

in Congress.

Encouraging the Republican Party to support the L.G.B.T.Q. Political aspirants,

especially the congress position, will increase congress membership in the government. Notably,

Almost every openly L.G.B.T. candidate for political office has run as a Democrat. Based on the

L.G.B.T.Q. Victory Institute's "Out for America 2020" estimate of lesbian, gay, bisexual,

transgender, and queer political officials, there are currently 843 LGBTQ people serving in

elected positions throughout the United States, a 21 percent increase from June 2019.

Only 2.9 percent of openly L.G.B.T. elected officials in the United States were

Republicans as of June 2018. Democratic candidates' outreach to L.G.B.T. voters has grown

throughout time;

Republican candidates, on the other hand, have already been typically antagonistic to L.G.B.T.

individuals and concerns. Vote choice patterns reflect this widening difference in outreach. At
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least two-thirds of L.G.B.T. voters have backed the Democratic presidential nominee since 1988.

In the 2016 presidential election, 78 percent of L.G.B.T. voters backed Democratic contender

Hillary Clinton since only 14 percent backed Republican candidate Donald Trump in the 2016

elections (Everitt, 45).

Voters backed Democratic candidates by an 82 percent to 17 percent margin in the 2018 midterm

elections. Except perhaps the Log Cabin Republicans, L.G.B.T. political groups are primarily

associated with the Democratic Party. Most heterosexual Americans were uninterested in or

unaware of L.G.B.T. public policy issues before the 1990s. However, today's members of both

major parties illustrate the country's growing partisan division. Republicans, on the other hand, a

re much more contradictory to such policies and support religious exemptions from anti-

discrimination laws.  Democrats are more likely to support same-sex relationships and marriage

and support their political ambitions, laws protecting L.G.B.T. people from unfair treatment,

transgender rights, and another legislative framework. This more critical categorization among

L.G.B.T. people reflects a growing national distinction between the two mainstream

political parties, particularly their views on Sexual orientation and gender identity. For decades,

Democrats have viewed L.G.B.T. identity as permanent and deserving of complete

constitutional protection and given equal support from a political perspective. Many more

Republicans, on the other hand, see L.G.B.T. as a decision or a result of one's upbringing and

environment rather than a basis for gender equality demands. This represents a shift over time; in

1977, only 13% of Americans believed that homosexuality was something that people were born

with; thus, this results in the Republican party discriminating against the L.G.B.T.Q. Community

and more so failing to support and encourage their political ambitions.

Another important way of encouraging more L.G.B.T.Q. Members to run for Congress

are giving financial support. Access to campaign money is one element that determines whether

or not LGBT+ candidates run for office. LGBT+ people confront obstacles in securing the

financial capacity to boost their prospects of being selected by the party, specifically in a

candidate-centered electoral system where the onus of raising cash falls on the candidates

themselves (Burgess, 91). Access to funds for persons of various gender identities and sexual

orientations can help level the

political playing field, help them be elected, and promote inclusive democratic systems. There is

currently no framework to provide public money to LGBT+ candidates. Some efforts,

however, are being made at the party level and via political finance networks. Due to a lack of

public financing and limited party-level initiatives devoted to LGBT+ candidates, private funders

are increasingly supporting LGBT+ politicians. To create a level playing ground and solve any

financial difficulties (Reforming Political

Finance to Increase Political Diversity page 11). Private funds in the United States and Canada,

such as the Victory Fund, Trans United Fund, Equity P.A.C., and Proud Politics, advocate, Fund,

and increase the visibility of LGBT+ candidates.Handful L.G.B.T.Q. politicians began their

careers with a list of affluent donors or a clear understanding of the government's operation.

The majority of citizens are eligible to run for congress seats, and however financial constraints

are a major impediment to community members running for seats. Financial issues are a big

impediment for L.G.B.T.Q. Members want to run for office, just as they are for other general

public competing for various posts.

Agitating for more members of the L.G.B.T.Q. community to run for the government

offices, including the congress office, to attain equitable percentage. “Even though Gay people
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are running for public office in huge numbers, we are still

underrepresented at every level of the government – and this must change." The L.G.B.T.Q.

Victory Institute's president and Chief executive officer, Anise Parker, stated in a statement.

According to the Williams Institute at U.C.L.A., about 5% of adults in the United States identify

as L.G.B.T.Q. Only 0.17 percent of the almost half-million state authorities are known to be

L.G.B.T.Q., according to Victory Institute.

As per the Victory Foundation, there will have to be 22,544 more lesbians, gay, bisexual,

transgender, and queer people in elected office for L.G.B.T.Q.

people to attain "equitable representation."Members in the L.G.B.T.Q. The community is

encouraged to be honest about their sexual orientation. According to the Williams Institute at

U.C.L.A., about 5% of adults in the United States identify as L.G.B.T.Q. Only 0.17 percent of

the almost half-million public officials are known to be L.G.B.T.Q., and per the Victory Institute

("L.G.B.T.Q. Political Representation Jumped 21 Percent in Past Year, Data Shows"). The

Victory Institute says that for L.G.B.T.Q. To achieve "equitable representation," there would

need to be 22,544 more lesbians, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people in elected office.

Victory defines as having the percentage of elected positions held by openly L.G.B.T.Q.

Elected officials equal to the percentage of L.G.B.T.Q. People in the U.S. adult

population (currently 4.5 percent). For instance, at the governor level, there would need to be one

more L.G.B.T.Q. The person elected to reach that goal (total of 3 governors). In the U.S. Senate,

three more L.G.B.T.Q. Elected officials would achieve equity One-hundred-and-seventy-three

L.G.B.T.Q. people would need to be elected to achieve equity, according to Victory’s tally, no

office or issue is too small for us to deal with—whether that means running for school council or

Congress," because the L.G.B.T.Q. community is best equipped to make "sure that our issues
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and our influence is made clear." Elliot Imse, vice president of communications for L.G.B.T.Q.

Victory Institute agrees. The Victory Institute is a national queer advocacy organization that

helps train, develop, and support L.G.B.T.Q openly. People who aspire to run for elected and

appointed office at all levels of government. There are currently 979 openly L.G.B.T.Q. Elected

officials in the United States. The Victory Institute has had a hand in supporting all of them.

L.G.B.T.Q. people's encouragement and inspiration to run for public offices, like Millett,

believes that having L.G.B.T.Q. People in positions of power is one of the best ways to advance

L.G.B.T.Q. rights. "It alters the discussion as well as hearts and minds and leads to more

inclusive policies and legislation," he adds of L.G.B.T.Q. People were serving in government

roles. Most individuals out of this background believe they are unqualified for public service.

Yet, as the

author points out, "almost every occupation gives some level of competence and skills to be an

elected leader." Indeed, a lack of civic knowledge or competence has never prevented a business

person from standing for office. With performance anxiety, or the delusional belief that either is

unworthy of and

advantage, afflicting many persons from marginalized populations, Imse advises that when

someone does not feel more comfortable running for public office, "we also want you to ask

someone friends to run," but since "a large number of people really shouldn't think about

that until they were also asked to decide it; that's how we would increase representation."

Initiatives at the party level. As the demand to protect the rights of LGBT+ people grows in

popularity, political leaders worldwide are implementing policies and strategies to encourage

their involvement both within party structure and in the electoral process.
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"It alters the discussion as well as minds and hearts and leads to much more

comprehensive policies and programs," he adds of Sexual minorities serving in government roles

. Many individuals from these experiences believe they are unqualified for public service. Yet, as

the author points out, "nearly every single occupation gives some level of competence and skills

to be an elected leader." With performance anxiety, or the false

belief that one is unworthy of a possible chance, afflicting many persons from marginalized

communities, Imse advises that if one does not feel comfortable running for office, "we need you 

to ask your friends to run," because "a majority of folks don't think about this until those who

are asked to decide it; that's how we really raise representation."

Increasing the N.G.O.s, which supports and upholds the L.G.B.T.Q. The community will

be engaged in politics and compete for government offices.

Private organizations in the United States of America, such as the National Committee,

Transgender United Fund, Equity P.A.C., and Glad Politics, advocate Fund and increase the

visibility of LGBT+of respect and diversity candidates. Only a few organizations worldwide

assist LGBT+ contestants by granting cash to help them run their campaigns. For example, in the

United States, The Victory Fund was founded in 1991 as a nonpartisan political action

committee. It helps openly gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer candidates

with their campaigns,

financing, and messaging. Its mission is to expand the number of openly LGBT+ elected

politicians at all levels of government in the United States, including federal, state, and

municipal. The Victory Fund promoted 390 candidates in 2020, with 222 elected. When

the COVID19 outbreak affected campaign budgets, the Campaign Committee

stepped in to help politicians make up the difference as their campaign methods changed. The

Fund generated USD 3.6 million in grants by organizing dozens of concerts and activating its

network of financial supporters. 27 The Victory Fund spent USD 3.1 million backing 178 openly

LGBT+ contestants for education departments, city councils, and legislative assemblies in 2019,

an awkward campaign period, with 66 percent of these contenders winning their contests.

According to current data, the number of gays, lesbians, bisexual, and transgender elected

politicians has continued to rise by around 17% in the last year to about 1,000 across the country,

more than double the amount just four years ago reported from the L.G.B.T.Q. Victory Institute,

which gives training to contenders pursuing public office, currently has two governors, two

U.S. senators, nine congresspeople, 189 state legislators, and 56 mayors. A total of 986

L.G.B.T.Q. Elected officials were recognized by the group (Snell, 98).

The institution has assessed the country for the fifth year and total L.G.B.T.Q.

Membership in elected offices has climbed to 986 today, up from 843 in 2020, 698 in 2019, and

448 in 2017, out of around 500,000 elective offices. Party information is necessary. L.G.B.T.Q.

contestants are far more likely to run as Democrats (77%) than Republicans (2%), and gay

Democratic fared better at the polls, with 41.5 percent of those who campaigned as Republicans

winning, compared to 37 percent of those who ran as Democrats. Eddie Mannis, a gay

Republican, was one of the few incumbent Republicans to win a seat in the Tennessee House of 

Representatives last month. He'll join a group of Republican congressmen who just earned re-

election, notably Tom Hannegan of Montana, Jason Elliot of South Carolina, and Dan Zwonitzer

of Wyoming, who was instrumental in averting the enactment anti-LGBTQ laws in his state.

Government encouragement.

In summary, after a successful attempt to ensure equitable rights for the L.G.B.T.Q.

Community worldwide, it is vital to ensure that the government caters to their needs. Therefore,
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with the growing number of the L.G.B.T.Q. Community worldwide and especially in the United

States, the percentage of these individuals in the society should be equally represented in the

government, particularly the Congress. Concerning this paper, supporting the political ambitions

of these individuals is of vital essence. Increasing the private and public organizations that

support the political ambitions of these minorities, giving financial support to these individuals to

fund their campaigns, discouraging party discriminations particularly the republican party in the

United States, and inspiring these people to run for the various seats in the government are

among the best ways to increase membership of the L.G.B.T.Q. Members in the government,

particularly the congress seats.

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