Transgender Politicians
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.
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:
- Tamara Adrian, Venezuela
- Carla Antonelli, Italy
- Jenny Bailey, Great Britain
- Georgina Beyer, New Zealand
- Sarah Brown, Great Britain
- Michelle Bruce, United States
- Camille Cabral, France
- Joanne Conte, United States
- Petra De Sutter, Belgium
- Asha Devi, India
- Niluka Ekanayake, Sri Lanka
- Althea Garrison, United States
- Anna Grodzka, Poland
- Felipe Gonzalez, Chile
- Jamie Lee Hamilton, Canada
- Adela Hernandez, Cuba
- Aya Kamikawa, Japan
- Madhu Kinnar, India
- Stacie Laughton, United States
- Vladimir Luxuria, Italy
- Shabnam Mausi, India
- Micheline Montreuil, Canada
- Anwen Muston, Great Britain
- Jessica Orsini, United States
- Misty Plowright, United States
- Stu Rasmussen, United States
- Geraldine Roman, the Philippines
- Christian Schenk, Ermany
- Lauren Scott, United States
- Misty Snow, United States
- Yollada Suanyot, Thailand
- Michelle Suarez Bertora, Uruguay
- Nikki Sinclaire, Great Britain
- Amanda Simpson, United States
- Hazreen Shaik Daud, Malaysia
- Manuela Trasobares, Spain
- Luisa Revilla Urcia, Peru
See Also
- Transgender Fashion Models
- Transgender Military Personnel
- Transgender Singers, Musicians and Composers
