LGBTQ+ rights groups are praising Vice President Kamala Harris’ “historic” presidential campaign, and what it means for the queer community. Democrats and human rights groups celebrated Harris’ campaign launch over the weekend after President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the race. Highlighting Harris’ unparalleled record on LGBTQ+ issues, several organizations have since voiced their support for the candidate that would be the nation’s first woman president — and the most queer-friendly in U.S. history. LGBTQ+ Victory Institute told The Advocate that it is “thrilled at the potential of Vice President Harris becoming the first Black woman presidential nominee for a major party in our country’s history.” It also emphasized the significance of Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg being considered as her vice president.