His husband is the fastest rising 2020 Democratic presidential candidate and now Chasten Buttigieg is getting his own chance in the sun.
The husband of South Bend, Ind., Pete Buttigieg, Chasten is set to speak at Saturday’s Human Rights Campaign’s 2019 HRC Houston Dinner.
“Chasten Buttigieg is a passionate advocate who is inspiring LGBTQ people across the country to live their truths and capturing the hearts of countless Americans,” said HRC President Chad Griffin.
“As a former teacher, he is a visible and positive role model who is using his influential platform to not only speak out about LGBTQ equality, but also to support and celebrate educators and LGBTQ young people in their schools and classrooms,” added Griffin.
#PeteButtigieg could become the first openly gay president. He’s also the only millennial candidate in the 2020 race thus far.
Meet – HIS HUSBAND – school teacher @Chas10Buttigieg! ::SOUND ON:: Chasten gives us a lesson on how to pronounce their last name: Buttigieg pic.twitter.com/G7pBMIQMJr— Kate Larsen (@KateABC7) March 29, 2019
In good humor, Chasten describes himself on Twitter as the “first gent South Bend.”
HRC has a long history of advocacy for LGBTQ issues and supporting politicians who endorse their issues.
In a release announcing Buttigieg’s speech, HRC gave details about the speaker and the dinner:
Set to take place at Marriott Marquis Houston, the 2019 HRC Houston Gala brings together HRC’s most active members and supporters in the greater Houston area to raise crucial funds in the fight for LGBTQ equality. Additional special guests at the event will include Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, actor Guillermo Diaz, singer Shea Diamond, Leadership Award recipient Ian Barrett and Community Equality Award recipient Julie Mabry. Tickets and further information are available at www.hrchouston.org
