CHICAGO — Running for a House seat in Texas, a state that has never elected an openly LGBTQ person to Congress, Democrat Julie Johnson is highlighting her identity as a gay woman.
“My message was, ‘I’m gay. … I’m gay all day,’” Johnson told a room full of LGBTQ delegates at a Democratic National Committee caucus meeting on Wednesday, a few hours before the party convention gaveled into session.
“If you’re a candidate, be yourself,” she said. “Don’t hide from your truth, own it. Campaign on it. People value it. They understand who we are. They will vote for you.’’
