Controversy Surrounding Valentina Gomez, Republican Candidate for Missouri Secretary of State

Valentina Gomez, a Republican candidate for Secretary of State in Missouri, stirred controversy with a social media post telling voters not to be 'weak and gay.' The post received both negative and positive feedback, with many criticizing her use of the word 'gay.' Gomez is known for previous controversial actions, such as burning books at a public library. She is running against the incumbent Secretary of State in the upcoming election.