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#TurnOUT Live Blog: Election 2018
by HRC Staff •
Follow along for live updates from HRC as Election Night results roll in.
The 2018 midterm election is one of the most important elections in our lifetimes. For more than a year, HRC has been mobilizing Equality Voters across the country to turn out and elect pro-equality champions up and down the ballot.
Tonight, HRC will be bringing you live updates throughout Election Day. Follow @HRC on Twitter and @HumanRightsCampaign on Instagram to stay up to date.
All posting times in EST.
Nov. 8, 9:23 a.m.
Congratulations to Lucy McBath on your win in #GA06. @HRC is #TeamLucy and was proud to mobilize #EqualityVoters in support of @LucyWins2018! #ElectionResults2018 pic.twitter.com/jdiINXhX4x
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 8, 2018
9:37 p.m.
BREAKING: @HRC-backed Xochitl Torres Small (@XochforCongress) won her race and will be the next representative of #NM02. This pro-equality victory is a rejection of Donald Trump and Mike Pence’s politics of bigotry and fear. #ElectionResults2018 pic.twitter.com/KmfrNxn4jt
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 8, 2018
3:59 p.m.
#ElectionResults2018 keep coming in. Victory in #CA49!
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
Congratulations, Mike Levin (@MikeLevinCA)! pic.twitter.com/HrFPywo6dG
Nov. 7, 2:38 p.m.
Congratulations to @HRC-backed @juliejohnsonTX on your historic win!
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
We look forward to working with you to move #EqualityForward in the #txlege. #ElectionResults2018 pic.twitter.com/VUGHY8Lr5z
3:06 a.m.
Since being elected to Congress, Jacky Rosen has been a strong supporter of equality and fairness and an outspoken critic of the Trump-Pence administration's assault on #LGBTQ equality. #ElectionNight https://t.co/uPCpcWQBG1
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
2:47 a.m.
��VICTORY: Steve Sisolak (@SteveSisolak) will become the next governor of Nevada! #VoteSisolak #NVGov #ElectionNight pic.twitter.com/iovhQIQP8a
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
2:45 a.m.
Victory! @HRC-backed @StevenHorsford wins in Nevada! pic.twitter.com/ACmMgL7rPN
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
2:37 a.m.
Congrats to @HRC-endorsed Tony Evers (@Tony4WI), the next governor of Wisconsin!
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
This pro-equality victory is a rejection of Donald Trump and Mike Pence’s politics of bigotry and fear. #ElectionNight pic.twitter.com/TpSwjEkOzW
2:34 a.m.
BREAKING: @HRC-backed Jacky Rosen (@RosenforNevada) wins!
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
Thank you to #EqualityVoters in Nevada who voted early and on #ElectionDay to make this #ElectionNight victory possible. pic.twitter.com/d0bQyvELdS
2:29 a.m.
Congratulations to @HRC-backed Susie Lee (@SusieLeeNV) in #NV03! #ElectionNight pic.twitter.com/UiJo1PugSb
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
2:12 a.m.
On #ElectionNight, @HRC-backed candidates surged to victory.
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
We can pull the emergency brake on the Trump-Pence administration with a pro-equality majority in the House.
Additionally, voters elected a record number of #LGBTQ candidates.https://t.co/4OKKHePiyO
1:56 a.m.
Congrats to @HRC-endorsed Elissa Slotkin (@ElissaSlotkin) in #MI08.
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
Thank you to #EqualityVoters who made this #ElectionNight victory possible. pic.twitter.com/JgrEuijnli
12:57 a.m.
Victory for these @HRC-backed candidates on #ElectionNight:
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
��️ Abby Finkenauer (@Abby4Iowa) in #IA01
��️ Tom O'Halleran (@TomOHalleran) in #AZ01
��️ Janet Mills (@JanetMillsforME) for #MEGov#ElectionDay #Midterms2018 pic.twitter.com/ciRaRkkmug
12:00 a.m.
Polls now closed in Alaska and Hawaii.
11:49 p.m.
Despite tonight’s outcome, Christine Hallquist (@christineforvt) has led a trailblazing, historic campaign as the first openly transgender major party candidate for governor. https://t.co/IhHi178mZO
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
11:42 p.m.
Victory for @HRC-backed candidates on #ElectionNight:
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
- Chris Pappas (@ChrisPappasNH) in #NH01
- Tom Malinowski (@Malinowski) in #NJ07
- Lizzie Fletcher (@Lizzie4Congress) in #TX07
- Cindy Axne (@Axne4Congress) in #IA03 pic.twitter.com/G3cIJ4AiE4
11:36 p.m.
��Congratulations to @HRC-endorsed Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow (@stabenow) on your re-election! #MISen #Midterms2018 #ElectionNight pic.twitter.com/jsB1V2P9kt
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
11:33 p.m.
��VICTORY: Angie Craig will become the next congresswoman from #MN02. @AngieCraigMN will become Minnesota’s first #LGBTQ person elected to Congress.
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
Proud to be on #TeamAngie! #ElectionDay #ElectionNight pic.twitter.com/vECJxzjm2I
11:28 p.m.
.@HRC congratulates pro-LGBTQ champion Haley Stevens (@HaleyLive) on your win in #MI11. We were proud to mobilize #EqualityVoters across Michigan to #TurnOUT in support of equality. #ElectionDay #ElectionNight #Midterms2018 pic.twitter.com/22JA30aohC
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
11:17 p.m.
Victory for @HRC-backed @DianneFeinstein & @GavinNewsom in California on #ElectionNight! pic.twitter.com/QybrNhEAwJ
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
11:13 p.m.
Whether it’s banning the dangerous practice of so-called "conversion therapy" or fighting for non-discrimination protections, Kate Brown (@KateBrownForOR) has stood with and fought for the #LGBTQ community throughout her career. https://t.co/dkbbADam2O pic.twitter.com/zy8mqBb1KJ
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
11:12 p.m.
Victory for @HRC-backed candidates in New York on #ElectionNight:
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
-Max Rose (@MaxRose4NY)
-Antonio Delgado (@DelgadoforNY19)
-Anthony Brindisi (@ABrindisiNY) pic.twitter.com/HNxSU8OMrl
11:04 p.m.
This #ElectionNight, we celebrate this incredible moment and tomorrow we look forward to rolling up our sleeves and getting to work with Casten and Underwood to check the Trump-Pence administration’s hateful agenda. https://t.co/2tOG7SuIrJ
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
11:02 p.m.
BREAKING: @HRC-backed Ann Kirkpatrick and Greg Stanton win in Arizona!
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
For more than a year, @HRC has worked to organize 800,000 #EqualityVoters in Arizona & we are proud to have helped @Ann_Kirkpatrick & @gregstantonaz across the finish line.
#AZ02 #AZ09 pic.twitter.com/lgNj8C4nPz
11:00 p.m.
Polls now closed in California and North Dakota.
10:57 p.m.
BREAKING: @HRC-backed Tim Walz (@Tim_Walz) is the new Governor-elect of Minnesota. Thank you to #EqualityVoters who voted early and on #ElectionDay to make this victory possible. #OneMinnesota pic.twitter.com/VcIQlku8vu
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
10:44 p.m.
Abigail Spanberger, a retired CIA officer, is a strong advocate for #LGBTQ equality. She supports the Equality Act and opposes the so-called “First Amendment Defense Act.” https://t.co/9x0yw7BuAM pic.twitter.com/vKgixIPUjv
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
10:37 p.m.
.@HRC was proud to be on the ground in #TX32 to mobilize #EqualityVoters for Colin Allred. @ColinAllredTX is the pro-equality champion Texans deserve and we look forward to working with him to move #EqualityForward. #ElectionNight #Midterms2018 pic.twitter.com/UqKNZNaRR8
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
10:29 p.m.
Congrats to @HRC-endorsed Representative-elect Dean Phillips (@DeanBPhillips). This pro-equality victory is a rejection of Donald Trump and Mike Pence’s politics of bigotry and fear.#MN03 #ElectionDay #ElectionNight #Midterms2018 pic.twitter.com/nyTog6ipOB
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
10:27 p.m.
BREAKING: Pro-equality majority secured in the House on #ElectionNight.
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
That means we are one step closer to passing the Equality Act. pic.twitter.com/JSWs7o7P2I
10:27 p.m.
New Jersey rejected the politics of bigotry and fear and voted to send bold pro-equality champion Mikie Sherrill to Washington. #ElectionNight https://t.co/1yutKG1MrL
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
10:19 p.m.
Congratulations to Chrissy Houlahan and Susan Wild (@HoulahanForPa & @wildforcongress) on your #ElectionNight victory!
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
We look forward to working with you to move #EqualityForward. #ElectionDay pic.twitter.com/1BKAq8xBTl
10:09 p.m.
VICTORY: Massachusetts voters uphold non-discrimination protections for trans people in public spaces.
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
Thank you to the fair-minded voters for sending a message on #ElectionNight that trans people are loved & welcomed in the Bay State. #YesOn3 #MAPoli https://t.co/MU6C86E0zr pic.twitter.com/FLVSm0ZORe
10:09 p.m.
.@HRC was proud to mobilize #EqualityVoters across Michigan to #TurnOUT and elect @gretchenwhitmer for #MIGov! pic.twitter.com/WPtyI3BgPl
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
10:00 p.m.
Polls now closed in Arizona, Idaho, Iowa, Montana, Nevada and Utah.
9:57 p.m.
“From civil rights to health care to education, on issue after issue, Davids is committed to making the U.S. a stronger, more vibrant and inclusive nation. We look forward to working closely with Congresswoman Davids.” - @ChadHGriffin https://t.co/T9esaLzHO0
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
9:56 p.m.
.@HRC-backed Rep. Conor Lamb wins in #PA17. With @ConorLambPA in office, we can finally pull the emergency brake on the Trump-Pence administration. #ElectionDay #ElectionNight #Midterms2018 pic.twitter.com/bvTO3q2fUU
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
9:40 p.m.
“In Congress, Jared Polis fought to advance fairness & equality in Colorado...He is a proven leader who will take his commitment to securing full equality to the governor’s mansion & fight to make Colorado a stronger & more inclusive state.”- @ChadHGriffin https://t.co/22r2FBs3IX
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
9:29 p.m.
Anxiously awaiting #ElectionNight results in Texas.��for Beto! pic.twitter.com/totSPsmKp5
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
9:04 p.m.
Tammy Baldwin is the clear choice for Wisconsinites.
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
This pro-equality victory is a rejection of Donald Trump and Mike Pence’s politics of bigotry and fear. #WISen pic.twitter.com/2kBZbFwUdW
9:00 p.m.
Polls now closed in Colorado, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
8:41 p.m.
We were proud to mobilize pro-equality voters for Jennifer Wexton.
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
Congrats @JenniferWexton on your #ElectionNight victory! #VA10 #ChangeIsComing pic.twitter.com/kFWCzOaJiz
8:30 p.m.
Polls now closed in Arkansas.
8:30 p.m.
Congratulations to @HRC-backed JB Pritzker (@JBPritzker) on your win as governor of Illinois.
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
We look forward to working with you to move #EqualityForward. #ElectionDay #ElectionNight #TeamJB pic.twitter.com/KjS7XSza2W
8:26 p.m.
Celebrating @DonnaShalala's #ElectionNight victory! pic.twitter.com/uPsyos5UNV
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
8:23 p.m.
.@HRC is in Florida eagerly awaiting #ElectionNight results.
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
Be sure to follow our live blog for all updates. https://t.co/2oUIWrBPlC pic.twitter.com/xx3uHPrtJz
8:19 p.m.
Less than two hours until the polls close & @HRC_NV is still knocking on doors to #TurnOUT #EqualityVoters.
— HRC in Nevada (@HRC_NV) November 7, 2018
Be in line by 7:00 PM & you'll have the opportunity to vote. Find your polling place: https://t.co/ldY9VsPmjA#ElectionDay #ElectionNight #Midterms2018 pic.twitter.com/HKMXhUqAxe
8:07 p.m.
.@HRC congratulates pro-equality champions Bob Casey and Tom Wolf. (@Bob_Casey and @WolfForPA).
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
We were proud to mobilize #EqualityVoters across Pennsylvania to #TurnOUT and make history this #ElectionNight. pic.twitter.com/tRasU3S4gA
8:02 p.m.
��VICTORY: Jennifer Wexton (@JenniferWexton) will become the next Congresswoman in #VA10. This pro-equality victory proves that when we #TurnOUT and vote, we win! #ElectionDay #ElectionNight #Midterms2018 #ChangeIsComing pic.twitter.com/Lz3vn2KE98
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
8:00 p.m.
Polls now closed in Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, DC, Illinois, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee and Texas.
7:58 p.m.
Since entering public office more than two decades ago, Senator Sherrod Brown has stood shoulder to shoulder with our community, relentlessly championing justice, fairness and equal rights for every American. https://t.co/FByUwu63K7
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
7:44 p.m.
Congratulations to @HRC-backed Stephanie Murphy (@SMurphyCongress) on your historic win in #FL07. We look forward to working with you to move #EqualityForward. #ElectionDay #ElectionNight #Midterm2018 #TeamHistory pic.twitter.com/6hZAOOB7BS
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
7:30 p.m.
Polls now closed in North Carolina, Ohio and West Virginia.
7:00 p.m.
Polls now closed in Florida, Georgia, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Vermont and Virginia.
6:00 p.m.
Polls now closed in Indiana and Kentucky.
3:58 p.m.
The @HRC team is working hard in the final push to #TurnOUT the vote for pro-equality @GilCisnerosCA! #GilontheHill #CA39 #ElectionDay #TurnOUT #GoVote pic.twitter.com/whJhAJcUPw
— Stephen Peters II (@stephenpeters2) November 6, 2018
3:06 p.m.
.@HRC_MI is on the ground on #ElectionDay to elect a pro-equality majority in the #MILeg who will finally move #EqualityForward for Michiganders. #TurnOUT for: @JeremyAllenMoss@WinnieBrinks @Electpadmakuppa @Garnetlewis
— HRC in Michigan (@HRC_MI) November 6, 2018
Find your polling location: https://t.co/X8bBtMIwC7 pic.twitter.com/H5LvMEPOaa
2:53 p.m.
Less than 7 hours before polls close in Arizona. Kicking off another canvass with @gregstantonaz & @katiehobbs to #turnout pro-equality voters. GO VOTE! #ElectionDay pic.twitter.com/LlPSIhIXEa
— Chad Griffin (@ChadHGriffin) November 6, 2018
1:29 p.m.
Team @HRC and @HRC_WI in Madison ready for Election Day!!! #WISen #WIGov pic.twitter.com/MJIDPLp1bI
— Sarah McBride (@SarahEMcBride) November 6, 2018
12:48 p.m.
Polls are open, let’s bring this home! Kicking off Election Day with the @HRC team in Arizona as we knock on doors for @kyrstensinema, @katiehobbs, @RubenGallego and pro-equality candidates up and down the ballot! VOTE! pic.twitter.com/qZVEjvsz3r
— Chad Griffin (@ChadHGriffin) November 6, 2018
12:45 p.m.
In order to stop Trump and Pence, we need to elect leaders who will defend progress and restore checks and balances like:@WolfForPA@Bob_Casey@BrianSimsPA@carolyncomitta@DbsmithjrPA12@GiveEmHelenTai@JennOMara4PA@joewebsterpa@ScottWallacePA
— HRC in Pennsylvania (@HRC_PA) November 6, 2018
Vote.https://t.co/FZ6y280bPT pic.twitter.com/gDZuguJtI4
1:00 p.m.
.@HRCAZ is working to #TurnOUT Arizona's #EqualityVoters for candidates like:@standwithraul@RubenGallego@RepOHalleran@SenQuezada29@DrRandyFriese@P2Hannley@DrRandyFriese
— HRC in Arizona (@HRCaz) November 6, 2018
Learn more: https://t.co/YQ058ihTdh pic.twitter.com/PB5FG9OTu7
Nov. 6, 10:00 a.m.
OHIOANS: It’s #ElectionDay and time to pull the emergency brake on the Trump-Pence administration. #TurnOUT & vote for:
— HRC in Ohio (@HRC_OH) November 6, 2018
�� @SherrodBrown
�� @AftabPureval
�� @DannyOConnor1
�� @BetsyRaderOH
�� @Rick_Neal pic.twitter.com/0BxUU8GAPD
Nov. 5, 7:54 p.m.
.@HRC_NV and @HRC President @ChadHGriffin are excited to be in Las Vegas to #TurnOUT the vote for @RosenForNevada, @SusieLeeNV and @NelsonAraujoNV. pic.twitter.com/BJ89zaz3Of
— HRC in Nevada (@HRC_NV) November 6, 2018
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