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Do LGBTQ+ Candidates Have to "Act Straight" to Win Elections?
A study discussed on To The Contrary suggests that despite increasing voter openness, LGBTQ+ candidates may still need to conform to traditional gender norms to win elections. The episode features Dr. Melissa Michelson and Dr. Jenn M. Jackson analyzing biases against LGBTQ+ candidates.
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