Elenore Sturko’s jump across the aisle raises questions about how candidates weigh their identities, values — and likelihood of winning. Katie Hyslop spoke with experts about the phenomenon that is more common than we might think. Katie reports on youth and education for The Tyee. Published June 20, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2024/06/20/LGBTQ2S-Politicians-Conservative-Parties/

What’s Up with LGBTQ2S+ Politicians Joining Socially Conservative Parties

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