By John Celock
Elected officials and candidates – including many state and local officials – are taking to Twitter to discuss the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling Friday legalizing gay marriage nationwide.
California Attorney General Kamala Harris (D), candidate for U.S. Senate
Let the wedding bells ring!
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) June 26, 2015
Today is a truly historic day for couples across the country who dream of legal recognition of their love and commitment. #MarriageEquality
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) June 26, 2015
Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander (D), candidate for U.S. Senate
SCOTUS has spoken! #Equality
— Jason Kander (@JasonKander) June 26, 2015
Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland (D), candidate for U.S. Senate
#MarriageEquaility is long overdue. Ohioans shouldn't have to wait any more to marry who they love. Ohio must implement immediately. -TS
— Ted Strickland (@Ted_Strickland) June 26, 2015
Cincinnati Councilman P.G. Sittenfeld (D), candidate for U.S. Senate
YES! A great day for our country and for equality! https://t.co/xtNzddIAEO
— P.G. Sittenfeld (@PGSittenfeld) June 26, 2015
New York Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul (D)
Historic: #SCOTUS says same-sex couples have the freedom to marry. Proud of @NYGovCuomo for being first out of the gate. #LoveWins
— Kathy Hochul (@LtGovHochulNY) June 26, 2015
North Dakota state Rep. Kylie Oversen (D), Chairwoman of the North Dakota Democratic Party
You go, SCOTUS! #lovewins #happytears
— Kylie Oversen (@KylieOversen) June 26, 2015
Missouri state Rep. Stacey Newman (D)
Wow-we're on a roll! #HealthcareForAll and now #MarriageEquality. We CAN do the right thing USA.
— Rep. Stacey Newman (@staceynewman) June 26, 2015
U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.)
A historic day. Thrilled the Supreme Court affirms #loveislove. pic.twitter.com/Fx3KDOz2gu
— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) June 26, 2015
Former New Jersey state Senate Majority Leader Barbara Buono (D), 2013 Democratic nominee for Governor
today marks 1st time I've ever cried in reaction to SCOTUS ruling… & then called daughter to ask when she's getting married & having kids
— Barbara Buono (@BarbaraBuono) June 26, 2015
Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop (D)
2day is a historic day for equality. We are proud to raise the Rainbow Flag over Jersey City's City Hall. @JC_Gov pic.twitter.com/w17DzZCYOs
— Steven Fulop (@StevenFulop) June 26, 2015
Former Nebraska state Sen. Jeremy Nordquist (D)
"The arc of the moral universe is long but it bends toward #justice." -MLK #SCOTUS #SCOTUSMarriage
— Jeremy Nordquist (@NordquistNE) June 26, 2015
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo (D)
Today is a great day #LoveWins #SCOTUS
— Gina Raimondo (@GinaRaimondo) June 26, 2015
New Hampshire Gov. Maggie Hassan (D)
#MarriageEquality is the law of the land! Proud NH helped lead the way to this historic day in our enduring quest for full inclusion of all!
— Gov. Maggie Hassan (@GovernorHassan) June 26, 2015
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker (R)
[1/2] For me, the issue of marriage equality is personal. I’m pleased the Commonwealth has already recognized same-sex marriages here
— Charlie Baker (@MassGovernor) June 26, 2015
[2/2] & with today’s #SCOTUS decision all US citizens will have equal protection under the law & the right to marry the person they choose.
— Charlie Baker (@MassGovernor) June 26, 2015
Former New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn (D)
I have no words 2 express my feelings. let me just say thank u 2 all who worked so hard and sacrificed so much!#LOVEWINS #MarriageEquaility
— Christine Quinn (@chriscquinn) June 26, 2015
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg (I)
#LOVEWINS #FBF pic.twitter.com/06QaA8xctk
— Mike Bloomberg (@MikeBloomberg) June 26, 2015
U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.)
Once again, the story of America shows how often those on the left side of the aisle are on the right side of history. #SCOTUS
— Seth Moulton (@sethmoulton) June 26, 2015
California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D)
The day has finally come when loving couples can get married regardless of their sexual orientation. Thank you to the five justices.
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) June 26, 2015
U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.)
Tears, chills, and deep gratitude to all the tireless Americans who labored & sacrificed for decades for this day. https://t.co/ZsffByPZlw
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) June 26, 2015
Essex County Freeholder Brendan Gill (D)
great news today: the Supreme Court has recognized the rights of all Americans to marry their loved ones #LoveWins http://t.co/qw8LDTsTFD
— Brendan Gill (@BrendanWGill) June 26, 2015
Missouri state Rep. Stephen Webber (D)
"This is a tremendous step forward…" #SCOTUS http://t.co/MIbYJrSDcb
— Stephen Webber (@s_webber) June 26, 2015
Pennsylvania state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro (D)
#LoveIsLove— in all 50 states! #LoveWins @PaHouseDems pic.twitter.com/eP0pH8OZwf
— REP. RYAN BIZZARRO (@RyanBizzarro) June 26, 2015
Wisconsin state Rep. Daniel Riemer (D)
Finally, equality for every man and woman who wants to spend their life with the person they love. #LoveWins
— Daniel Riemer (@RepDanielRiemer) June 26, 2015
Former New York City Councilwoman Jessica Lappin (D)
I couldn't be prouder to be an American #loveislove #LoveWins #Happypride https://t.co/6pvZWoGBx2
— Jessica Lappin (@JessLappin) June 26, 2015
Erie County Councilman Jay Breneman (D)
America. #LoveWins
— Jay Breneman (@JayBreneman) June 26, 2015
Connecticut state Rep. Matt Lesser (D)
Today is a historic day for Civil Rights – I'm proud of our country. #LoveMakesAFamily #MarriageEquality
— Matt Lesser (@MattLesser) June 26, 2015