Last week, Washington state Sen. Emily Randall secured a primary victory for Washington’s 6th Congressional District, emerging as the frontrunner with over 33 percent of the vote. This positions Randall, a Democrat, as a historic candidate on the verge of becoming the first LGBTQ+ Latina elected to Congress. In an interview with The Advocate, Randall expressed excitement about her win and emphasized her campaign’s focus on addressing crucial issues for all constituents. She said, “My election to the state senate was also historic as the first queer woman elected to the Senate. But what hits me hardest is talking to elders or young people who didn’t see leaders who looked like them.” Randall’s primary victory is notable in Washington’s jungle primary system, where only the top two candidates advance regardless of party affiliation. She led a diverse field that included both Democrats and Republicans. Randall has a proven track record, with nearly 200 bills passed under her sponsorship or co-sponsorship, focusing on healthcare access, reproductive rights, and education reform. As she prepares for the general election in November against Republican Drew MacEwen, Randall is determined to bring investments and positive change to her community. If elected, Randall will join Congress at a time of stark ideological contrasts, potentially sharing the halls with anti-LGBTQ figures like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. #Lesbian Culture