Political Gaze

Chris Larson – Photo: Andre Simms

Representing Wisconsin’s 7th Senate District, Jeff Plale has been a reliable ally in the on LGBT rights and a leader on HIV/AIDS funding. He opposed the 2006 voter referendum that banned same-sex marriage and civil unions in the state, and he secured $1.8 million in new funding to expand the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin’s medical centers in Green Bay and Milwaukee.

Tom Nelson (left) is an effective campaigner. – Photo: Courtesy

The three leading contenders on the Democratic ticket for lieutenant governor express unqualified support for LGBT equality and have gone to some lengths to demonstrate that support. Businessman Henry Sanders, state Sen. Spencer Coggs and Assembly Majority Leader Tom Nelson all have earned our votes on this issue.

Scott Hassett is the Democratic candidate for Wisconsin Attorney General. – Photo: Courtesy

Democrat Scott Hassett says the state’s top attorney has misused his office to promote a conservative agenda that serves his political ambitions rather than the people of Wisconsin. Hassett is reaching out to LGBT, progressive and moderate voters in his effort to replace J.B. Van Hollen as Wisconsin attorney general in November.