Arizona Sen. Gallardo discloses he’s gay

By Mary Jo Pitzl, The Republic

State Sen. Steve Gallardo, D-Phoenix, disclosed he is gay at a news conference Wednesday, saying the furor over Senate Bill 1062 prompted his decision to go public.

“I am gay, I’m a Latino, I’m a state senator and it’s OK,” he said, his voice breaking slightly.

Gallardo said he was not bullied into making his announcement and said his decision to talk publicly about his sexual orientation had nothing to with his political future.

Gallardo, a two-term senator, last week announced he will run for the Democratic nomination for the District 7 seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Ed Pastor, D-Ariz. He is one of three announced candidates.

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