AUSTIN — Texas voters may elect the state’s first openly LGBTQ and Black legislator this year. Venton Jones, Jolanda Jones and Christian “Manuel” Hayes are...
Venton Jones, Jolanda Jones and Christian “Manuel” Hayes are running for open Texas House seats in Dallas, Houston and Beaumont, respectively. All three are gay and would become the first openly LGBTQ and Black state legislator if elected.
Venton Jones, Jolanda Jones and Christian “Manuel” Hayes are running for open Texas House seats in Dallas, Houston and Beaumont, respectively. All three are gay and would become the first openly LGBTQ and Black state legislators if elected.
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