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The first out transgender state legislator to win and serve in the United States. Join Our Movement We help to identify, train and support diverse LGBTQ public leaders in the U. and around the world so they can advance equality for our community. ROBERT GARCIA, the first out gay immigrant elected to Congress, made history in as the first Latino and LGBTQ+ lawmaker elected as ranking member of the House Oversight Committee.

Most historians agree that there is evidence of homosexual activity and same-sex love, whether such relationships were accepted or persecuted, in every documented culture. Pete Buttigieg U. Secretary of Transportation. ROBERT GARCIA, the first out gay immigrant elected to Congress, made history in as the first Latino and LGBTQ+ lawmaker elected as ranking member of the House Oversight Committee.

From Harvey Milk to Mayor Pete, here are 32 LGBTQ+ politicians who broke barriers over the past 45 years. List of LGBTQ politicians in the United States This is an alphabetical list of openly lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender politicians who have held office in the United States.

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First out transgender woman to become a presidential appointee in U. Kate Brown Governor of Oregon — Andrea Jenkins President of the Minneapolis City Council — First out Black transgender woman elected to public office in the United States. Glen Maxey Former Texas State Representative. John Arrowood North Carolina Court of Appeals. Ina Ugandan TV host asked trans activist Pepe Julian Onziema a now-infamous question: “Why are you gay?” The clip went viral, spawning internet fodder around the world – but behind.

Ron Oden Mayor of Palm Springs. Historical figures are included only if there is documented evidence of an open queer identity. Her achievements further solidified the visibility of the LGBTQ+ community when she was elected to the Senate in Another notable contemporary political figure is Kyrsten Sinema, the first openly bisexual person elected to the U.S.

List of LGBTQ politicians in the United States This is an alphabetical list of openly lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender politicians who have held office in the United States. Danica Roem Virginia State Senator. Explore by Decade. Claudia López Mayor of Bogotá. On February 15, Muhsin Hendricks, an openly gay imam, Islamic scholar and LGBT rights activist was shot and killed in Gqeberha, South Africa as he was leaving to officiate an interfaith marriage.

Keep up-to-date on the work of Victory Institute and LGBTQ elected and appointed leaders by joining our list below. Let us know below. Tammy Baldwin, the first openly gay woman elected to the U.S. Congress inmaking history in doing so. In the U.S., more than a thousand queer people have become elected officials and government leaders, and there have been at least seven out LGBTQ heads of state globally. Toni Atkins Former President pro Tempore of the California State Senate.

In the U.S., more than a thousand queer people have become elected officials and government leaders, and there have been at least seven out LGBTQ heads of state globally. Jarrett Barrios Former Massachusetts State Senator. Historical figures are included only if there is documented evidence of an open queer identity. LGBTQ+ candidates openly entered political office starting in the '70s.

The LGBTQIA community has shown commitment and dedication to its vision of seeking justice and equality. The first Latino and first out gay man elected to the Massachusetts Senate. Sexual orientation refers to an enduring pattern of emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attractions to men, women, or both sexes.

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This report documents the range of abuses against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students in secondary school. Christine Quinn Speaker of the City Council of New York — Amanda Simpson Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Operational Energy. Watch the Video. 10 Most Powerful Gay Politicians (LGBTQIA) They have brought down barriers and flipped the narrative of perceptions in a bid to make way for inclusivity and acceptability across the globe.

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From Harvey Milk to Mayor Pete, here are 32 LGBTQ+ politicians who broke barriers over the past 45 years. It details widespread bullying and harassment, discriminatory. Tamara Adrián Deputy, National Assembly of Venezuela. LGBTQ+ candidates openly entered political office starting in the '70s.