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On the front lines of LGBTQ activism when it comes to transgender rights and recognition, transgender politicians are important members of the community.  Often these individuals have been the first LGBTQ elected candidates in their country.
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It is notable that transgender politicians are located in many countries around the world. What is particularly notable is their presence in many smaller and less-developed countries.  Often, these countries are hostile to LGBTQ rights (often based on religious belief) yet they have elected or appointed transgender individuals to public political office.  It is equally interesting to note the large number of transgender politicians active in politics at the local community level - an indication of the greater acceptance based on their contribution to local issues.
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On the front lines of LGBTQ activism when it comes to transgender rights and recognition, transgender politicians are important members of the community. Often these individuals have been the first LGBTQ elected candidates in their country.
  
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Each of the transgender politicians we have identified is (or has been) active leaders within their local LGBTQ communities. They have been involved as activist, lawyers, business people, in education, or the advancement of minority rights.
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It is notable that transgender politicians are located in many countries around the world. What is particularly notable is their presence in many smaller and less-developed countries. Often, these countries are hostile to LGBTQ rights (usually based on religious belief) yet they have elected or appointed transgender individuals to public political office. It is equally interesting to note the large number of transgender politicians active in politics at the local community level - an indication of the greater acceptance based on their contribution to local issues.
  
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We have been able to identify transgender politicians from France, Italy, Chile, Peru, India, the Philippines, Germany, Malaysia, Belgium, New Zealand, Canada, Thailand, the United States, Venezuela, Poland, Uruguay, Japan, Sri Lanka, Japan, Cuba, and Great Britain. Simply click on their names to read their fascinating biographies:
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Each of the transgender politicians we have identified is (or has been) an active leader within their local LGBTQ community. They have been involved as an activist, lawyer, business person, in education, or the advancement of minority rights.
  
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* [[Tamara Adrian]], Venezuela
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Visibility of the transgender community has greatly increased over the past few years.  There has also been a corresponding increase in the participation of transgender individuals in politics.  A study at the University of North Carolina in 2015 found that transgender and gender variant candidates from 30 countries had run in just over 200 races since 1977. Forty-eight candidates were elected, and with re-elections they won 72 times.  In 2015, there were twenty transgender individuals in elected office.
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* [[Carla Antonelli]], Italy
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* [[Jenny Bailey]], Great Britain
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The challenge for a transgender candidate is the amount of violence and abuse aimed at the community.  It takes a truly brave and forceful individual to accept this situation and publicly run for elected office. 
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* [[Georgina Beyer]], New Zealand
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* [[Sarah Brown]], Great Britain
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The payoff for the community, however, is material.  Having a transgender individual in elected office gives that individual a tremendous opportunity to reflect the capability and competency of the community to hold office.
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* [[Michelle Bruce]], United States
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* [[Camille Cabral]], France
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We have been able to identify transgender politicians from France, Italy, Chile, Peru, India, the Philippines, Germany, Malaysia, Belgium, New Zealand, Canada, Thailand, the United States, Venezuela, Poland, Uruguay, Japan, Sri Lanka, Japan, Brazil, Cuba, and Great Britain.  Simply click on their names to read their fascinating biographies:
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* [[Joanne Conti]], United States
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* [[Petra De Sutter]], Belgium
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'''Argentina'''
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* [[Asha Devi]], India
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* [[Niluka Ekanayake]], Sri Lanka
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* [[Alba Rueda]]
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* [[Althea Garrison]], United States
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* [[Anna Godzka]], Poland
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'''Belgium'''
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* [[Felipe Gonzalez]], Chile
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* [[Jamie Lee Hamilton]], Canada
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* [[Petra De Sutter]]
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* [[Adela Hernandez]], Cuba
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* [[Aya Kamikawa]], Japan
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'''Brazil'''
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* [[Madhu Kinnar]], India
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* [[Stacie Laughton]], United States
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* [[Linda Brasil]]
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* [[Vladimir Luxuria]], Italy
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* [[Erika Hilton]]
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* [[Shabnam Mausi]], India
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* [[Robeyonce Lima]]
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* [[Micheline Montreuil]], Canada
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* [[Thammy Miranda]]
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* [[Anwen Muston]], Great Britain
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* [[Duda Salabert]]
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* [[Jessica Orsini]], United States
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* [[Misty Plowright]], United States
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'''Canada'''
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* [[Stu Rasmussen]], United States
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* [[Geraldine Roman]], the Philippines
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* [[Jamie Lee Hamilton]]
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* [[Christian Schenk]], Ermany
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* [[Julie Lemieux]]
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* [[Lauren Scott]], United States
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* [[Micheline Montreuil]]
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* [[Misty Snow]], United States
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* [[Logan Oxenham]]
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* [[Yollada Suanyot]], Thailand
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* [[Michelle Suarez Bertora]], Uruguay
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'''Chile'''
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* [[Nikki Sinclaire]], Great Britain
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* [[Amanda Simpson]], United States
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* [[Felipe Gonzalez]]
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* [[Hazreen Shaik Daud]], Malaysia
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* [[Emilia Schneider]]
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* [[Manuela Trasobares]], Spain
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* [[Luisa Revilla Urcia]], Peru
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'''Cuba'''
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* [[Adela Hernandez]]
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'''Ecuador'''
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* [[Diane Rodriguez]]
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'''France'''
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* [[Camille Cabral]]
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'''Germany'''
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* [[Tessa Ganserer]]
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* [[Christian Schenk]]
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* [[Nyke Slawik]]
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'''Great Britain'''
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* [[Jenny Bailey]]
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* [[Sarah Brown]]
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* [[Anwen Muston]]
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* [[Nikki Sinclaire]]
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* [[Jaimie Wallis]]
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'''India'''
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* [[Aha Devi Aryanayakam]]
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* [[Asha Devi]]
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* [[Kamla Jaan]]
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* [[Bobi Kinnar]]
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* [[Madhu Kinnar]]
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* [[Shabnam Mausi]]
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'''Italy'''
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* [[Carla Antonelli]]
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* [[Vladimir Luxuria]]
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'''Japan'''
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* [[Aya Kamikawa]]
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* [[Ayako Fuchigami]]
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'''Malaysia'''
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* [[Hazreen Shaik Daud]]
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'''Mexico'''
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* [[Maria Clemente Garcia]]
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* [[Salma Luevano]]
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'''New Zealand'''
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* [[Georgina Beyer]]
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'''Peru'''
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* [[Luisa Revilla Urcia]]
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'''Philippines'''
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* [[Geraldine Roman]]
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'''Poland'''
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* [[Anna Grodzka]]
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'''Spain'''
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* [[Manuela Trasobares]]
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'''Sri Lanka'''
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* [[Niluka Ekanayake]]
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'''Sweden'''
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* [[Lina Axelsson-Kihlblom]]
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'''Thailand'''
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* [[Yollada Suanyot]]
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* [[Tanwarin Sukkhapisit]]
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'''The Netherlands'''
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* [[Lisa van Ginneken]]
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'''United States'''
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* [[Michelle Bruce]]
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* [[Stephanie Byers]]
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* [[Joanne Conte]]
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* [[Phillipe Cunningham]]
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* [[Leigh Finke]]
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* [[Althea Garrison]]
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* [[Christine Hallquist]]
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* [[Jess Herbst]]
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* [[Olivia Hill]]
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* [[Andrea Jenkins]]
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* [[Stacie Laughton]]
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* [[Sarah McBride]]
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* [[Lisa Middleton]]
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* [[Jessica Orsini]]
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* [[Misty Plowright]]
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* [[Stu Rasmussen]]
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* [[Danica Roem]]
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* [[James Roesener]]
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* [[Lauren Scott]]
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* [[Barbra Siperstein]]
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* [[Taylor Small]]
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* [[Misty Snow]]
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* [[Amanda Simpson]]
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* [[Brianna Titone]]
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* [[Zooey Zephyr]]
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'''Uruguay'''
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* [[Michelle Suarez Bertora]]
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'''Venezuela'''
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* [[Tamara Adrian]]
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==See Also==
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* [[Transgender Fashion Models]]
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* [[Transgender Military Personnel]]
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* [[Transgender Singers, Musicians and Composers]]
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* [[Transgender Athletes]]
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* [[Transgender Academics]]
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* [[Transgender Business Leaders]]
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* [[LGBTQ Head of State]]
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* [[Mayor]]
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* [[First Out Elected Politicians]]
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* [[First Out Elected State Politicians - United States of America]]
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* [[Notable Transgender Writers]]
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* [[Past and Present LGBTQ Members of the European Parliament]]
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* [[Transgender Filmmakers]]
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==Further Reading/Research==
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* http://www.huffingtonpost.com/news/transgender-politicians/
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* http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/elections/2015/11/invisibility-transgender-people-electoral-politics-around-world
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Latest revision as of 01:01, 30 July 2024

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On the front lines of LGBTQ activism when it comes to transgender rights and recognition, transgender politicians are important members of the community. Often these individuals have been the first LGBTQ elected candidates in their country.

It is notable that transgender politicians are located in many countries around the world. What is particularly notable is their presence in many smaller and less-developed countries. Often, these countries are hostile to LGBTQ rights (usually based on religious belief) yet they have elected or appointed transgender individuals to public political office. It is equally interesting to note the large number of transgender politicians active in politics at the local community level - an indication of the greater acceptance based on their contribution to local issues.

Each of the transgender politicians we have identified is (or has been) an active leader within their local LGBTQ community. They have been involved as an activist, lawyer, business person, in education, or the advancement of minority rights.

Visibility of the transgender community has greatly increased over the past few years. There has also been a corresponding increase in the participation of transgender individuals in politics. A study at the University of North Carolina in 2015 found that transgender and gender variant candidates from 30 countries had run in just over 200 races since 1977. Forty-eight candidates were elected, and with re-elections they won 72 times. In 2015, there were twenty transgender individuals in elected office.

The challenge for a transgender candidate is the amount of violence and abuse aimed at the community. It takes a truly brave and forceful individual to accept this situation and publicly run for elected office.

The payoff for the community, however, is material. Having a transgender individual in elected office gives that individual a tremendous opportunity to reflect the capability and competency of the community to hold office.

We have been able to identify transgender politicians from France, Italy, Chile, Peru, India, the Philippines, Germany, Malaysia, Belgium, New Zealand, Canada, Thailand, the United States, Venezuela, Poland, Uruguay, Japan, Sri Lanka, Japan, Brazil, Cuba, and Great Britain. Simply click on their names to read their fascinating biographies:

Argentina

Belgium

Brazil

Canada

Chile

Cuba

Ecuador

France

Germany

Great Britain

India

Italy

Japan

Malaysia

Mexico

New Zealand

Peru

Philippines

Poland

Spain

Sri Lanka

Sweden

Thailand

The Netherlands

United States

Uruguay

Venezuela

See Also

Further Reading/Research


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