Meet John Blair.
He’s currently running to represent New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional district. If elected, he would become the first out LGBTQ member of Congress from the state.
“Only eight openly LGBTQ elected officials are serving in all of New Mexico,” Annise Parker, President & CEO of LGBTQ Victory Fund, says, “so it will be a groundbreaking moment when voters make John the first openly LGBTQ member of Congress from the state.”
Blair is more than qualified for the job, too. He has over two decades of experience working in politics at both the state and federal levels, and has bold plans on how to tackle climate change, income inequality, gun violence, and the opioid epidemic.
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And he’s pretty funny to boot!
Blair has been putting out a series of hilarious videos and social media posts to promote his candidacy. Like this one, released just last week, that features him… in the pool… and in the shower… and walking his dog… and changing a flat tire… and in bed with his husband.
Big news from the campaign — we just released our first ad and we want you to be one of the first one to see it! Take a look and share with your friends! I’m giving everybody in New Mexico my cell phone number because this is a people-powered campaign. If lobbyists can call up members of Congress, why shouldn't you? Our campaign is truly grassroots. I’m not taking a cent of corporate PAC money, which means I’m relying on folks like you to support my campaign. Will you help us get this ad on the air by donating $20 to my campaign today? https://secure.actblue.com/donate/jbvideo?refcode=X_032720_Ads_A
Posted by John Blair for New Mexico on Friday, March 27, 2020
Then there’s this one of him soliciting donations for his campaign whilst doing crunches in his living room:
Exercise is obviously very important to him. Here’s a boomerang of him and his husband, Billy, doing home workouts while in quarantine alongside their dog, CJ:
Blair has also been very open about his coming out experience. In February, he posted about his 10 year “coming out” anniversary, which was the day he told his parents his was gay.
“I’d already come out to myself and embraced being gay, but that was the first time I’d told any friends or family,” he wrote. “I try to live as authentically as I’m able and to be out and proud. I’m hopeful that by being out, I’m able to make it easier for other gay people around me.”
And last fall, on National Coming Out day, he encouraged everyone to “keep coming out” to help forge a path for others.
“When we come out to our family, friends, neighbors and colleagues we begin to change both public policies and perceptions,” he wrote. “That makes all the more reason for us to keep coming out. Because when we know others who are LGBTQ, it becomes easier and easier to achieve equality for all Americans.”
Learn more about John at his campaign website.
Scroll down for more pics from Blair’s Instagram page. (Seriously, New Mexico, you have to elect this guy!)…
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PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS
And during this corona apocalypse unsettling times I would like to give a thanks to Queerty. Myself and others are guilty of being bitchy bitches about the site sometimes. The sometimes maddening moderation system, the noxious trolls, and other quirks
Yet they consistently provide one of the most open commenting platforms and the ability to review and revise your comments. Especially in these trying times. I have been posting here pretty much since the sites inception.
I for one (and think many of the regular posters) would like to offer thanks to the Queerty staff for offering us a place to vent, learn and sometimes laugh. Hoping all stay well….
pickles
I like what I see. Honest, fun, real, cute first husband, against guns, against pharma. GO VOTE, all ya New Mexicans!
ElPillo
Cute ad.
dinard38
Cute commercial. I was a bit worried when the article mentioned him being in bed with his husband in the commercial, but it was in good taste. Haha. And thanks Queerty for mentioning his qualifications and not insinuating that were should vote for him simply because he’s gay, or handsome.
Good luck, John. You seem like a nice guy and care about what’s best for your state. I wish you well.
Kangol2
I agree with PWWO on Queerty providing a great commenting platform that allows you to revise your own comments in a reasonable amount of time.
With regard to Mr. Blair, I wish him the best and hope he wins.
Karrnal
Glinda the Good said it first: “Come out, come out, wherever you are.” And Harvey Milk paraphrased it, simply: “Every gay person must Come Out.”
And then he elaborated: “Gay brothers and sisters… You must come out. Come out to your relatives… come out to your friends… Come out to your neighbors… to your fellow workers… to the people who work where you eat and shop… break down the myths, destroy the lies and distortions. For your sake. For their sake. For the sake of the youngsters who are becoming scared…”
And more: “Coming out is the most political thing you can do.”
And he continued: “Every gay person must come out…. Once they realize we are indeed their children, we are indeed everywhere, every myth, every lie, every innuendo will be destroyed once and for all.”
All blessings to Mr Blair.