History is made in the 15th Congressional District of NYC

That is about Ritchie Torres. A dedicated out gay Democratic nominee has finally reached his goal and secured win over other competitors. The news came earlier this week when the majority of votes have been counted, giving Torres 38% of votes with 20 points ahead of the second candidate, Samelys Lopez. “On Primary Day, we were ahead by 4,516 votes. As of yesterday evening, our lead had grown to 7803 (far larger than the # of uncounted ballots). Even if our nearest rival were to win every single one, we would remain ahead by a wide margin,” Torres tweeted.

This outcome is truly outstanding. In the midst of a pandemic, at its epicenter, NYC, the LGBTQ candidate has secured the nomination. This win has already become history. Now what? The community of the South Bronx hopes for better, for a critical life improvement as Ritchie has promised. Hard work is ahead, but the fighter is ready. Luckily, he is not alone. “Looking forward to causing ‘good trouble’ with you, my brother,” responded Torres to the congratulations received from another openly gay nomination winner, Mondaire Jones (17th Congressional District). This referral is quite remarkable as it invokes the words John Lewis recently passed the civil rights icon.

Lewis has passed, but his ideas, dreams, and achievements are still with us. Right now, it is the time to move forward to the new heights of diversity, inclusion, and equal representation. That is the task for the younger generation. Torres, Jones, and many more queer winners across the state of New York now have a real chance to change the life of the LGBTQ community for the better, secure tolerance and equal opportunities.

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