Matt Comer: LGBTQ Advocacy, Religion, and Politics

Tag: Election 2016

Mecklenburg Democrats will face tough choice between John Autry and Billy Maddalon

Post author By Matt Comer
Post date December 17, 2015

Two candidates in the same party. Both respected. Both viable and ready to take office. Both with deep ties to their communities. Both with mutual friends, allies and supporters. Local voters will face a tough choice between John Autry and Billy Maddalon.

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Cotham won’t seek re-election to N.C. House, Maddalon files to run for open seat

Post author By Matt Comer
Post date December 3, 2015

Tricia Cotham, right, with her mother Pat Cotham preparing to walk in the Charlotte Pride Parade. Photo via Twitter.

North Carolina Democratic state Rep. Tricia Cotham has announced she won’t be seeking re-election to her House seat in 2016. Cotham, who’s served five terms in the legislature, made the announcement on Thursday. Her move opens up the potential for an openly LGBT lawmaker, something the state’s been missing since 2014, with openly gay Plaza Midwood businessman Billy Maddalon saying Thursday he’s considering a run.

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Nearly 30 anti-LGBT N.C. leaders endorse Ted Cruz

Post author By Matt Comer
Post date November 25, 2015

Ted Cruz at CPAC, Washington, D.C., 2015. Photo by Gage Skidmore, via Wikimedia.

Nearly 30 anti-LGBT North Carolina religious leaders, activists and pastors have endorsed Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz, including high-profile activists Flip Benham, Michael Brown and Ron Baity.