HRC Endorses Tammy Baldwin for Senate

Today the Human Rights Campaign – America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organisation – announced the endorsement of Wisconsin Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin for the U.S. Senate. Baldwin became the first openly gay non-incumbent elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1998 and has served the people of Wisconsin’s second Congressional District effectively ever since. If elected to the U.S. Senate, Baldwin will be the first ever openly gay U.S. Senator.

“Tammy Baldwin’s candidacy for the U.S. Senate is monumental for both the state of Wisconsin and the country’s LGBT community,” said HRC President Joe Solmonese. “Tammy has proven herself as an effective legislator over the course of her 13 years in Congress and this campaign will be a top priority for the Human Rights Campaign.”

Baldwin is a strong supporter of LGBT equality – scoring a 100 percent in HRC’s Congressional Scorecard every year she has served in Congress. In addition to her strong record on civil rights, Tammy’s work has also focused on jobs and the middle class. HRC will be mobilising members to volunteer for and contribute to the campaign beginning with an email alert launching today.

“Tammy’s election to the U.S. Senate will make history. Added to her long list of firsts, Tammy will be the first woman to represent Wisconsin in the U.S. Senate. Her commitment to equality for all Americans is matched only by her commitment to the people of Wisconsin,” added Solmonese.