Kudos to Marcus Brandon, who was running in Guilford County’s House District 60.

“This is a tough night in North Carolina, but Marcus Brandon’s win is one sign that there’s hope for a brighter future for LGBT North Carolinians,” said Chuck Wolfe, president and CEO of the Victory Fund, which endorsed and supported Brandon’s campaign.

With 26 of 31 precincts reporting in Guilford County’s House District 60, Brandon led his opponent by some 2,000 votes.