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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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'''Arizona'''
 
'''Arizona'''
* [[Kenneth Cheuvront]]
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* [[Kenneth Cheuvront]], Senator
  
 
'''Arkansas'''
 
'''Arkansas'''
 
* [[Kathy Webb]], House of Representatives
 
* [[Kathy Webb]], House of Representatives
  
'''California]]
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'''California'''
* [[Sheila Kuehl]]
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* [[Sheila Kuehl]], General Assembly and Senate
  
'''Colorado''
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'''Colorado'''
* [[Mark Ferrandino]]]
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* [[Mark Ferrandino]], House of Representatives (Speaker)
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'''Connecticut'''
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* [[Evelyn Mantilla]], House of Representatives
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'''Florida'''
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* [[Shevrin Jones]], Senate
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* [[David Richardson]], House of Representatives
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* [[Joe Saunders]], House of Representatives
  
 
'''Georgia'''
 
'''Georgia'''
* [[Karla Drenner]]
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* [[Karla Drenner]], House of Representatives
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* [[Kim Jackson]], Senate
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'''Hawaii'''
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* [[Joe Bertram]], House of Representatives
  
 
'''Idaho'''
 
'''Idaho'''
* [[Nicole LeFavour]]
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* [[Nicole LeFavour]], House of Representatives
  
 
'''Illinois'''
 
'''Illinois'''
* [[Larry McKeon]]
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* [[Larry McKeon]], State 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'''
* [[Dale McCormick]]
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* [[Dale McCormick]], Senate
  
 
'''Maryland'''
 
'''Maryland'''
* [[Richard Madaleno]]
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* [[Richard Madaleno]], Senate
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* [[Margaret McIntosh]], House of Representatives
  
'''Massachusetts]]
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'''Massachusetts'''
 
* [[Elaine Noble]], House of Representatives
 
* [[Elaine Noble]], House of Representatives
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* [[Maura Healey]], Governor (2022)
  
 
'''Michigan'''
 
'''Michigan'''
* Chris Kolb]]]
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* [[Chris Kolb]], House of Representatives
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* [[Dana Nessel]], Attorney General
  
 
'''Minnesota'''
 
'''Minnesota'''
* [[Karen Clark]]
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* [[Karen Clark]], House of Representatives
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* [[Leigh Finke]], Transgender, House of Representatives (2022)
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'''Mississippi'''
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* [[Fabian Nelson]], State Legislature (2023)
  
 
'''Missouri'''
 
'''Missouri'''
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'''Montana'''
 
'''Montana'''
* Bryce Bennett
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* [[Diane Sands]], House of Representatives
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* [[Zooey Zephyr]], transgender member of the House of Representatives (2022)
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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]]
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* [[Raymond Buckley]], House of Representatives
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* [[David Pierce]], Senate
  
 
'''New Jersey'''
 
'''New Jersey'''
* [[Reed Gusciora]]
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* [[Reed Gusciora]], State Assembly
  
 
'''New Mexico'''
 
'''New Mexico'''
* [[Liz Stefanics]], Senate
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* [[Elizabeth Stefanics]], Senate
  
 
'''New York'''
 
'''New York'''
* [[Deborah Glick]]
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* [[Deborah Glick]], State Assembly
  
 
'''North Carolina'''
 
'''North Carolina'''
* [[Julia Boseman]]
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* [[Julia Boseman]], Senate
  
 
'''North Dakota'''
 
'''North Dakota'''
* [[Joshua Boschee]]
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* [[Joshua Boschee]], House of Representatives
  
 
'''Oklahoma'''
 
'''Oklahoma'''
* [[Al McAffrey]]
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* [[Al McAffrey]], House of Representatives and Senate
  
 
'''Oregon'''
 
'''Oregon'''
 
* [[Gail Shibley]], House of Representatives
 
* [[Gail Shibley]], House of Representatives
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* [[Kate Brown]], Governor
  
 
'''Ohio'''
 
'''Ohio'''
* [[Nickie Antonio]]
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* [[Nickie Antonio]], House of Representatives
  
 
'''Pennsylvania'''
 
'''Pennsylvania'''
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'''Rhode Island'''
 
'''Rhode Island'''
* [[William P. Fitzpatrick]]
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* [[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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* [[Kameron Nelson]], House of Representatives (2022)
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'''Tennessee'''
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* [[Torrey Harris]], House of Representatives
  
 
'''Texas'''
 
'''Texas'''
* [[Glen Maxey]]
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* [[Glen Maxey]], House of Representatives
  
'''Utah''
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'''Utah'''
* [[Jackie Biskupski]]
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* [[Jackie Biskupski]], House of Representatives
  
 
'''Vermont'''
 
'''Vermont'''
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'''Virginia'''
 
'''Virginia'''
* [[Adam Ebbin]]
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* [[Adam Ebbin]], General Assembly
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* [[Danica Roem]], Transgender, House of Delegates (2017) and State Senate (2023)
  
 
'''Washington'''
 
'''Washington'''
* [[Calvin Anderson]], House of Delegates
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* [[Calvin Anderson]], House of Representatives and Senate
  
 
'''West Virginia'''
 
'''West Virginia'''
* [[Stephen Skinner]], H
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* [[Rosemary Ketchum]], Wheeling City Council, first out transgender individual elected
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* [[Stephen Skinner]], House of Delegates
  
 
'''Wisconsin'''
 
'''Wisconsin'''
* [[Tammy Baldwin]]
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* [[Tammy Baldwin]], House of Representatives and U.S. Senate
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'''Wyoming'''
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* [[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]]
  
'''Wyoming''
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Latest revision as of 21:58, 8 November 2023

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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

Mississippi

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

  • Adam Ebbin, General Assembly
  • Danica Roem, Transgender, House of Delegates (2017) and State Senate (2023)

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

See Also


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