Where does Kamala Harris stand on LGBTQ+ rights, and does she support the queer community?

Where does Kamala Harris stand on LGBTQ+ rights, and does she support the queer community?

Following president Joe Biden’s decision to not seek re-election, all eyes are firmly on vice-president Kamala Harris and her presidential bid, with many LGBTQ+ people wondering how supportive she is of their rights.

Jul 22
Written by Amelia Hansford

In the wake of continued concerns over his physical health and age, Biden announced on Sunday (21 July) that he would not be seeking a second term in the White House. In a letter on social media, he offered his “full support and endorsement” for Harris to be the Democrats’ nominee to face former president Donald Trump in November.

“It’s time to come together and beat Trump,” he wrote. “Let’s do this.”

In response, Harris said she was “honoured” to have the president’s backing, and intended to “earn and win this nomination”, adding: “I will do everything in my power to unite the Democratic party – and our nation – to defeat Donald Trump and his extreme Project 2025 agenda.”

But what do we know about her when it comes to issues affecting the queer community?

Kamala Harris’ record on LGBTQ+ rights

The good news is that Kamala Harris has a long history of LGBTQ+ advocacy.

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