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 .
Tammy Baldwin one of at least 118 successful gay and lesbian candidates this election . Baldwin says her victory means states are `` moving toward full equality '' She won a Senate seat over former Wisconsin Gov . Tommy Thompson . Campaign watchers : Race rooted in voter issues , not sexual orientation .