While the country faces the fallout from the second Donald Trump administration, there are also meaningful victories to celebrate, including groundbreaking LGBTQ+ firsts.
The 2024 election cycle marked a pivotal moment for LGBTQ+ political representation in the United States. On election night, dozens of gay and transgender candidates achieved historic victories, setting new standards for diversity and inclusion in political offices across the country.
Political representation from all walks of life
Ketra Heron: First of all, he’s an LGBTQ+ person of color elected to the Kentucky State Senate and a former ACLU policy strategist who championed Breonna’s Law.
Rashaun Kemp: Georgia’s first openly gay black lawmaker and brings an extensive educational background to the state level.
sarah mcbride: The first transgender person elected to the U.S. Congress, and known for her historic advocacy as a senator from Delaware.
Gabby Salinas: First, LGBTQ+ women and Latinas were elected to the Tennessee General Assembly to advocate for health care, education, and public safety.
molly cook: First, I’m an LGBTQ+ Texas state senator who is committed to LGBTQ+ rights, abortion rights, and environmental justice.
julie johnson: Texas’ first LGBTQ+ legislator, known for his efforts in forming the state’s LGBTQ+ caucus.
emme wichtendal: For the first time, a transgender person appears in the Iowa Legislature, speaking out against culture war politics.
Emily Randall: First, LGBTQ+ Latinas will be represented in Congress, representing Washington state and bringing unique perspectives to federal policy.
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