Edward Flanagan

Ed Flanagan

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1950 - 2017

Occupation

Politics

Description

Former Democratic Party member of the Vermont State Senate (2005-2011) and State Auditor (1993-2001). Considered the first openly gay man elected statewide in the United States when he was elected into his position as State Auditor. Also known as Ed Flanagan.

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.greenmountaindaily.com/diary/4710/flanagan-by-odum
• http://www.sevendaysvt.com/vermont/continuing-ed/Content?oid=2137279
• http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2017/11/07/first-openly-gay-lawmaker-ed-flanagan-elected-to-statewide-office-has-died-age-66/