Members of the LGBTQ community are taking the fight for equality to the polls-- including a few queer women candidates like Nickie Antonio of Ohio.

From tennis player to the openly gay mayor, Gina Genovese is running for the post of Governor of New Jersey as an independent to make a difference.

Incumbent NC Governor Pat McCrory lost his re-election bid as North Carolina voters showed their unhappiness over his support of the anti-LGBT law HB2.