Tammy Baldwin one of at least three successful gay and lesbian candidates this year . Baldwin said she ran `` to make a difference '' and not to make history . She says her victory means we are ` ` moving toward full equality '' She won a Senate seat over former Georgia Gov . Tommy Thompson . Campaign slogan : Race rooted in voter issues , not sexual orientation .
Tammy Baldwin one of at least three successful gay and lesbian candidates this year . She says her victory means we are ` ` moving toward full equality '' She won a Senate seat over former Georgia Gov . Tommy Thompson . Campaign slogan : Race rooted in voter issues , not sexual orientation .