Former N.J. Gov Jim McGreevey on How Coming Out Has Changed
Former New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey, a Democrat who became the nation’s first openly gay governor when he admitted to having an extramarital affair with a male staffer before resigning in By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. He shocked the political world nearly 20 years ago. 
The nation’s first out gay governor is running for office
He said "it makes little difference that as governor I am gay," but added that staying in office and keeping the affair and his sexual orientation secret will leave the governor's office. Mikie Sherrill. Ciattarelli, a former state assemblyman and repeat gubernatorial candidate, has a record of opposing LGBTQ rights, including votes against marriage equality, votes against gender marker updates on personal identity documents, and inaccurate and inflammatory rhetoric about LGBTQ people.
N.J. Governor Resigns, Admits Gay Affair
A former New Jersey Governor, who resigned after being outed as a gay man, has found a pathway back into political life, along with a newfound connection to Catholicism. In , Jim McGreevy stood in front of a crowd addressing what one journalist has called a “career-killing political scandal.” He stated that he would step down as governor due to his inappropriate relationship with an. During this primary election season, nine Republicans and six Democrats seek the position. One Democrat, Steve Sweeney, was absent — citing scheduling issues. 
His resignation made national headlines. Now this ex
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — The nation’s first openly gay governor is looking to re-enter politics nearly 20 years after he left. Former New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey announced Thursday that he will seek the mayor’s office in Jersey City in He made the announcement in a video posted online and planned to formally launch his campaign with a news conference later in the day. McGreevey. .
New Jersey governor candidates speak on LGBTQ+ issues
At the time of his resignation, there were no out gay governors, and it would be 14 years later that Colorado elected Jared Polis as the first. So much has changed since McGreevey’s disclosure. .
New Jersey Republicans call for immediate resignation after
Garden State Equality gave New Jersey governor candidates a chance to speak about what they’ll do to support the queer community if elected. . Nation’s first openly gay governor looking to re
In a speech remembered for the line “I am a gay American,” McGreevey became part of American political lore as the country’s first openly gay governor — in an era when being gay was not as. . Nation’s first openly gay governor seeks second chance in
(New York, NY and Asbury Park, NJ – June 30, ) GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, and Garden State Equality, the largest LGBTQ+ advocacy organization in New Jersey, are releasing the LGBTQ records of the candidates for New Jersey governor, former state assembly member Jack Ciattarelli [ ]. .