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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: | 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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| + | * [[Alba Rueda]] | ||
'''Belgium''' | '''Belgium''' | ||
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* [[Julie Lemieux]] | * [[Julie Lemieux]] | ||
* [[Micheline Montreuil]] | * [[Micheline Montreuil]] | ||
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'''Chile''' | '''Chile''' | ||
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* [[Asha Devi]] | * [[Asha Devi]] | ||
* [[Kamla Jaan]] | * [[Kamla Jaan]] | ||
| + | * [[Bobi Kinnar]] | ||
* [[Madhu Kinnar]] | * [[Madhu Kinnar]] | ||
* [[Shabnam Mausi]] | * [[Shabnam Mausi]] | ||
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* [[Yollada Suanyot]] | * [[Yollada Suanyot]] | ||
* [[Tanwarin Sukkhapisit]] | * [[Tanwarin Sukkhapisit]] | ||
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| + | * [[Lisa van Ginneken]] | ||
'''United States''' | '''United States''' | ||
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* [[Joanne Conte]] | * [[Joanne Conte]] | ||
* [[Phillipe Cunningham]] | * [[Phillipe Cunningham]] | ||
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* [[Althea Garrison]] | * [[Althea Garrison]] | ||
* [[Christine Hallquist]] | * [[Christine Hallquist]] | ||
* [[Jess Herbst]] | * [[Jess Herbst]] | ||
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* [[Andrea Jenkins]] | * [[Andrea Jenkins]] | ||
* [[Stacie Laughton]] | * [[Stacie Laughton]] | ||
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* [[Stu Rasmussen]] | * [[Stu Rasmussen]] | ||
* [[Danica Roem]] | * [[Danica Roem]] | ||
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* [[Lauren Scott]] | * [[Lauren Scott]] | ||
* [[Barbra Siperstein]] | * [[Barbra Siperstein]] | ||
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* [[Amanda Simpson]] | * [[Amanda Simpson]] | ||
* [[Brianna Titone]] | * [[Brianna Titone]] | ||
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'''Uruguay''' | '''Uruguay''' | ||
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* [[Notable Transgender Writers]] | * [[Notable Transgender Writers]] | ||
* [[Past and Present LGBTQ Members of the European Parliament]] | * [[Past and Present LGBTQ Members of the European Parliament]] | ||
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==Further Reading/Research== | ==Further Reading/Research== | ||
Latest revision as of 01:01, 30 July 2024
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
- Michelle Bruce
- Stephanie Byers
- Joanne Conte
- Phillipe Cunningham
- Leigh Finke
- Althea Garrison
- Christine Hallquist
- Jess Herbst
- Olivia Hill
- Andrea Jenkins
- Stacie Laughton
- Sarah McBride
- Lisa Middleton
- Jessica Orsini
- Misty Plowright
- Stu Rasmussen
- Danica Roem
- James Roesener
- Lauren Scott
- Barbra Siperstein
- Taylor Small
- Misty Snow
- Amanda Simpson
- Brianna Titone
- Zooey Zephyr
Uruguay
Venezuela
See Also
- Transgender Fashion Models
- Transgender Military Personnel
- Transgender Singers, Musicians and Composers
- Transgender Athletes
- Transgender Academics
- Transgender Business Leaders
- LGBTQ Head of State
- Mayor
- First Out Elected Politicians
- First Out Elected State Politicians - United States of America
- Notable Transgender Writers
- Past and Present LGBTQ Members of the European Parliament
- Transgender Filmmakers
