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[[File:danicaroem.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Danica Roem]]

==Country==

United States

==Birth - Death==

1984 -

==Occupation==

Politics

==Description==

Transgender Democratic Party member of the Virginia State Senate since 2023, and former member of the Virginia State House of Delegates (2017-2023).  The first transgender individual to hold State office in the United States.  A former reporter for the Gainesville Times and Prince William Times newspapers.  Sings in the metal band Cab Ride Home.

==See Also==

* [[Transgender Politicians]]
* [[First Out Elected State Politicians - United States of America]]
* [[First Out Elected Politicians]]

==Further Reading/Research==

* http://danicaroem.ngpvanhost.com/
* http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/07/politics/danica-roem-virginia-transgender/index.html
* https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/nov/08/danica-roem-virginia-first-transgender-person-elected-state-legislature