Republican Nan Hayworth is challenging openly gay Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney . `` As a gay man , coming to terms with who I am was n't easy , '' Hayworth 's son Will says in the ad . The two are running in the Democratic primary for a House seat that has been held by Republicans since 1999. `` no extremist '' Hayworth 's stances on gay rights issues have triggered criticism from the left and right .
Republican Nan Hayworth is challenging openly gay Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney . The two are running in the Democratic primary for a House seat that has been held by Republicans since 1999. `` no extremist '' Hayworth 's stances on gay rights issues have triggered criticism from the left and right .