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Being elected to a public office after campaigning as an out LGBTQ individual reflects an absolute sense of confidence in one's self.  The result also reflects society's general acceptance of the individual's capabilities to administer and govern regardless of sexual orientation or other distinguishing personal characteristics.  Undoubtedly, the individual had to overcome a certain degree of homophobia, abuse, intolerance and hatred to reach their elected position - and they succeeded in doing so. 
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This list of individuals represents the important role of visible participation of minorities in elected government.  It is advantageous that visible minorities be a part of the decision-making body that sets the agenda, determines policy, and establishes the social construct of the collective whole.
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For many, the argument is made that being LGBTQ is only one element of their personal being.  Other qualities come to the fore in an election campaign that can trump or reinforce the individual's capabilities to hold the elected office.  This is, of course, true.
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Nevertheless, the LGBTQ community needs role models, mentors and leaders to act as examples of what can be accomplished regardless of sexual orientation. 
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The following represent the first out elected state politicians in the United States.  They do not necessarily represent individuals who have come out as gay after being elected.
 
The following represent the first out elected state politicians in the United States.  They do not necessarily represent individuals who have come out as gay after being elected.
  
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'''Colorado'''
 
'''Colorado'''
* [[Mark Ferrandino]]], House of Representatives (Speaker)
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* [[Mark Ferrandino]], House of Representatives (Speaker)
  
''Connecticut'''
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'''Connecticut'''
* [[Evelyn Mantilla]]
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* [[Evelyn Mantilla]], House of Representatives
  
 
'''Florida'''
 
'''Florida'''
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* [[Shevrin Jones]], Senate
 
* [[David Richardson]], House of Representatives
 
* [[David Richardson]], House of Representatives
  
 
'''Georgia'''
 
'''Georgia'''
 
* [[Karla Drenner]], House of Representatives
 
* [[Karla Drenner]], House of Representatives
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* [[Kim Jackson]], Senate
  
 
'''Hawaii'''
 
'''Hawaii'''
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'''Illinois'''
 
'''Illinois'''
 
* [[Larry McKeon]], House of Representatives
 
* [[Larry McKeon]], House of Representatives
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'''Kansas'''
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* [[Sharice Davids]], House of Representatives
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'''Kentucky'''
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* [[Ernesto Scorsone]], House of Representatives, Senate
  
 
'''Maine'''
 
'''Maine'''
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'''Maryland'''
 
'''Maryland'''
 
* [[Richard Madaleno]], Senate
 
* [[Richard Madaleno]], Senate
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* [[Margaret McIntosh]], House of Representatives
  
 
'''Massachusetts'''
 
'''Massachusetts'''
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'''Michigan'''
 
'''Michigan'''
 
* [[Chris Kolb]], House of Representatives
 
* [[Chris Kolb]], House of Representatives
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* [[Dana Nessel]], Attorney General
  
 
'''Minnesota'''
 
'''Minnesota'''
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'''Montana'''
 
'''Montana'''
 
* [[Diane Sands]], House of Representatives
 
* [[Diane Sands]], House of Representatives
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'''Nebraska'''
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* [[Barbara Baier]], Lincoln School Board
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* [[Megan Hunt]], State Senate (2018)
  
 
'''Nevada'''
 
'''Nevada'''
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'''New Hampshire'''
 
'''New Hampshire'''
 
* [[Raymond Buckley]], House of Representatives
 
* [[Raymond Buckley]], House of Representatives
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* [[David Pierce]], Senate
  
 
'''New Jersey'''
 
'''New Jersey'''
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'''Oregon'''
 
'''Oregon'''
 
* [[Gail Shibley]], House of Representatives
 
* [[Gail Shibley]], House of Representatives
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* [[Kate Brown]], Governor
  
 
'''Ohio'''
 
'''Ohio'''
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'''Rhode Island'''
 
'''Rhode Island'''
 
* [[William P. Fitzpatrick]], Senate
 
* [[William P. Fitzpatrick]], Senate
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'''South Carolina'''
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* [[Jason Elliot]], House of Representatives
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'''South Dakota'''
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* [[Angie Buhl]], Senate
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'''Tennessee'''
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* [[Torrey Harris]], House of Representatives
  
 
'''Texas'''
 
'''Texas'''
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'''Virginia'''
 
'''Virginia'''
 
* [[Adam Ebbin]], General Assembly
 
* [[Adam Ebbin]], General Assembly
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* [[Danica Roem]], Transgender, House of Delegates
  
 
'''Washington'''
 
'''Washington'''
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'''West Virginia'''
 
'''West Virginia'''
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* [[Rosemary Ketchum]], Wheeling City Council, first out transgender individual elected
 
* [[Stephen Skinner]], House of Delegates
 
* [[Stephen Skinner]], House of Delegates
  
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'''Wyoming'''
 
'''Wyoming'''
 
* [[Cathy Connolly]], House of Representatives
 
* [[Cathy Connolly]], House of Representatives
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==See Also==
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* [[First Out Elected Politicians]]
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* [[Mayor]]
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* [[Transgender Politicians]]
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* [[LGBTQ Head of State]]
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* [[Past and Present LGBTQ Members of the European Parliament]]
  
 
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Revision as of 16:12, 4 October 2021

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Being elected to a public office after campaigning as an out LGBTQ individual reflects an absolute sense of confidence in one's self. The result also reflects society's general acceptance of the individual's capabilities to administer and govern regardless of sexual orientation or other distinguishing personal characteristics. Undoubtedly, the individual had to overcome a certain degree of homophobia, abuse, intolerance and hatred to reach their elected position - and they succeeded in doing so.

This list of individuals represents the important role of visible participation of minorities in elected government. It is advantageous that visible minorities be a part of the decision-making body that sets the agenda, determines policy, and establishes the social construct of the collective whole.

For many, the argument is made that being LGBTQ is only one element of their personal being. Other qualities come to the fore in an election campaign that can trump or reinforce the individual's capabilities to hold the elected office. This is, of course, true.

Nevertheless, the LGBTQ community needs role models, mentors and leaders to act as examples of what can be accomplished regardless of sexual orientation.

The following represent the first out elected state politicians in the United States. They do not necessarily represent individuals who have come out as gay after being elected.

Alabama

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Kansas

Kentucky

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

North Carolina

North Dakota

Oklahoma

Oregon

Ohio

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

See Also


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