If Democrats succeed in the midterms, the number of openly LGBTQ members of the House of Representatives could grow from 12 to as many as 17. Such an increase would mean more openly LGBTQ lawmakers in positions to push back against the Trump-Vance administration’s policies.

A Democratic takeover of the House could put several openly LGBTQ lawmakers in positions to influence investigations, legislation, and funding decisions that could have direct consequences for the administration’s LGBTQ policy agenda.