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In some respects, this year may not turned out the way Pennsylvanian Rep. Brian Sims would have hoped. In May, he ran in the Democratic Primary to be the state’s next lieutenant governor last month. He lost to fellow Democratic Rep. Austin Davis.
However… every cloud has a silver lining. This week, Sims, 43, the first out gay man to be elected to the Pennsylvania house, took to Instagram to reveal he’s fallen in love.
On Instagram, Sims posted a photo of himself with his new man relaxing on a beach. His caption said: “GENTLE MOMENTS: It’s been weird falling in love during a year-long political campaign and then…well…a shitstorm! Times are tough and not getting easier. Fighting back is what I know best, but today I’m wishing on all of you as many gentle moments & soft touches as possible.”
This is not actually the first time he posted a photo with his new boyfriend. Three weeks ago he posted a Pride month message with him but was less explicit about their relationship.
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“PRIDE: It can feel like there’s a shortage of Love in this world! People can be pretty rough on one another. For me, part of celebrating Pride is acknowledging that Love deserves center stage as often as possible. So here’s to the fight for Equality, to our Love Stories, yours and mine…and to Alex! Happy Pride, All!”
The same posting on Facebook tagged his boyfriend: Alex Drakos. According to Facebook, Drakos lives in Boston, Massachusetts.
It’s not known when they began dating. Queerty has reached out to Sims for further comment.
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Sims was elected to the Pennsylvania General Assembly in 2012, representing parts of Philadelphia. He has been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ rights and become one of the best-known gay lawmakers in the country.
According to Outsports, Sims won’t be returning to the State House next year and it’s not known what his future plans are. We hope he continues to advocate for LGBTQ rights, and wish him and Alex many more “gentle moments” together!
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MystiRivers
Oh good for her.
DBMC
What’s wrong MystiRivers? No body likes you so you have to call names to make yourself feel better? Does it work? Do you feel better? Does being a rotted shell of a human help your self esteem?
Maybe you’re just jealous because he’s done something with his life while you just make nasty comments on the internet. You can be better Mysti, don’t give in to your base nastiness.
bakeembakeem
You’re too funny, I laughed so hard, can’t wait until you make a love announcement, keep trying
Patrick
Good for HIM & HIM!!!
SDR94103
there are flies around your mouth.
Bosch
Looks like someone’s jealous.
mz.sam
@MyRs, Sorry you don’t have a grasp of proper English pronouns. Brian is a cis-gendered male.
ZzBomb
I’m happy for him, if there were more people like him in PA I may have never left the state.
LAGuy
I hope he gets back into politics someday. He was a great voice we needed in the gov’t.
LifeinShaw
I saw them walking hand in hand at the beach over the July 4th holiday weekend. Very sweet. Brian has been working out too! Smoking hot body.
Flamingo Falls
We saw him in Rehoboth Beach years ago, and we took a selfie with him. Super nice guy. So glad he fell in love.
bakeembakeem
The top picture speaks of love, just stay in politics
fredk3
i have always admired his honest and fearless leadership. hope he runs for higher office again .. & wins.
Major
Wishing y’all all the best as your journey together continues.
And to you trolls that think you’re clever with your insults…
GFY… it’s the closest thing you’ll ever have to what they have.
Boybussy
Why do all the Gay white boys always get with someone who looks like their brother/twin? What’s up with the homogeneous look amongst White gays? No one ever questions the optics in that?
Bosch
Uhm… You’re saying all white people look alike.
Boybussy
Just your boyfriends Boo!!
Bosch
Boyfriends? Plural? I should be so lucky.
Toofie
They don’t look anything alike…
LifeinShaw
They don’t look a thing alike. Brian is much hotter to me than his boyfriend. Maybe you need to see them in person?
CityguyUSA
Have you heard the word clone used in the gay community?
Neoprene
“One of your own kind, stick to your own kind!”
1925Franklin
I’m so happy for Brian & Alex for finding each other and having cupid’s arrow bring them together.
But, at the same time, terribly sad for Brian losing his seat in the house.
Here in PA, we (the LGBTQA community) needed and still need his voice in a place where he can bring our issues to the ears of the people who make decisions that affect us all.
fur_hunter
….. I am so happy for Brian and his partner, Alex. Brian is such an incredible politician. I’m sorry he lost his seat but he should try again. I wish both lots of happiness and love……….. Take care, Guys, and stay well.
Thornton in Mexico
Kangol2
Good for Brian Sims. I’ve always liked him. I hope their relationship continues to blossom.
Neoprene
They’ll be over soon enough. Brian has entered the gay narcissist celebrity zone where no relationship can survive.
butchqueen
That foul strumpet took MY MAN!!! 🙂
Erna
The Hershey Highway is the road to misery!