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| Arizona state Senator Steve Gallardo |
Arizona state Senator Steve Gallardo, a 44 year old Democrat and the Senate minority whip, is currently running for Arizona Congressional District 7 seat being vacated by retiring Rep. Ed Pastor.
A week and a half after speaking out against SB-1062, Gallardo decided it was time to officially share who he fully is with the press.
“I’m gay, I’m a Latino, and I’m a senator. And it’s okay.” Gallardo told them. The Phoenix New Times reports Gallardo’s voice was “quivering with emotion.”
Gallardo called arguing against SB-1062 a “game changer” for his career and his life, while speaking with reporters today.
"After I stood up on the floor and argued against 1062, as I've done on many bills before, I sat down and said, 'Wow. This bill affects me. It affects me directly.'"
“Seeing the people out there, protesting. I thought it’s time,” he says. “It’s time to let people know about me. And to send people a message. I’m more interested in letting people who struggle with this know that it’s okay.”
Gallardo also said he “couldn’t care less” if coming out affects his political aspirations. “This is about standing up and doing the right thing.”
You can follow Sen. Steve Gallardo on Facebook and Twitter.
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