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Todd Novak: “I am the first openly gay Republican candidate for Wisconsin…”

Featuring: Todd Novak, Republican | Wisconsin State Assembly, 51st District

Todd Novak (R) for 51st Assembly District

Published June 17, 2014 | Video Starts at 10:14

You have a unique perspective on the same sex marriage issue, sir? Yes. Do you want to explain? You would make some history. You're the first GOP candidate who's gay, correct? I am the first openly gay Republican candidate for Wisconsin state legislature. Yes. Is your goal to make history? My goal is not to make history. And it wasn't even a thought when I decided to run for this, so it didn't even cross my mind. (10:14–10:20)

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Asserts that Todd Novak is the first openly gay Republican candidate for the Wisconsin state legislature.

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