Dowd was endorsed by the Stonewall Democrats and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, among others, but lost to Ravenstahl by 31 points, receiving 28 percent of the vote.

He received the endorsements of the National Organization for Women, the Stonewall Democrats, the United Auto Workers, and various local affiliates of Democracy for America.

Mr. Cuomo had signed up to speak to the Stonewall Democrats, and the other candidates were given other nights to appear.

Democratic opponents of Mr. Cuomo also drew attention on Internet chat sites and in unsolicited interviews yesterday to what they saw as his controversial remarks to the Stonewall Democrats.

He is a former board member of Lambda Independent Democrats and a member of Stonewall Democrats.

Davis continues to be involved in politics, and is Vice President for Community Liaison for Stonewall Democrats.