Meet the out Franklin County judge vying for a second term
We spoke with Judge George Leach of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas about his re-election bid.
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LGBTQ+ Ohio Senate hopeful says Democrats need to step up: ‘The house is on fire. There is no clear path.’
If elected, Rick Neal would be the only out gay male serving in the Columbus Statehouse in either the House or Senate.
Queer Columbus City Council hopeful champions growth through inclusion and open dialogue
'I’m always going to be that champion ensuring that members of our LGBTQ+ community are seen and thriving.'
Meet Chagrin Falls’ first out school board member—now a candidate for Cuyahoga County Council
'In all aspects of my life, I have done my best to be my authentic self and not allow fear to dictate how I enter spaces.'
Ohio’s anti-LGBTQ+ attacks prompt out gay commissioner’s historic Statehouse run
'Take the frustration and anger you might have about something going on at any level of government and turn it into a chance to advocate for something good.'
Queer candidate seeks more diversity on Bowling Green City Council
‘I want people to feel they have a voice through me,” says Damon Sherry.
Safe-space battle turns Circleville mom into the town’s first out school-board candidate
'I want to make sure that every student is visible, is heard and has someone who will stand up for them.'
Cincinnati Suburb’s First Out Candidate Runs to Make ‘Norwood for All’
‘I did not feel super welcome when I first moved here, and I want to do my part.’
Out candidate for St. Bernard Village Council hopes to pass antidiscrimination ordinance
'When I came out at 16, I was kicked out. How could anyone knock me down when I’d been knocked down so many times before? I know how to get back up.'
A first for tiny Weston, Ohio: an out LGBTQ+ council member
‘I want everyone in the village to feel comfortable being who they are.’
