Gay NYC councilman running for Congress says America is at a crossroads
Erik Bottcher frames his congressional candidacy as a generational test of democracy, calling for new leaders to reject hatred, defend civil rights, and energize the fight.
This gay politician just set a fundraising record as he files for congressional run - LGBTQ Nation
Erik Bottcher, a 46-year-old NYC Council member representing Chelsea, West Village and Hell's Kitchen, filed to run for Jerry Nadler's seat and raised nearly $700,000.