14 transgender elected officials you should know
These trans politicians are breaking barriers around the nation.
November 29, 2024
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Black Trans Woman Andrea Jenkins Reelected to Minneapolis City Council
Andrea Jenkins won a third term in a close race.
November 9, 2023
Andrea Jenkins Is Nation's First Trans City Council President
Jenkins's colleagues in Minneapolis elected her unanimously.
January 11, 2022
Trans Woman Andrea Jenkins Elected to Minneapolis City Council
She's the first transgender person elected to a major city's governing body and the first trans person of color elected to any office in the U.S.
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November 7, 2017
Congress Honors Trans Politician Andrea Jenkins, Other Black Leaders
The House resolution seeks to recognize the contributions of Black LGBTQ+ people to American history.
February 26, 2021
Trans Official Andrea Jenkins Sings 'Amazing Grace' for George Floyd
The vice president of the Minneapolis City Council brought music, mourning, and a pledge to a press conference for the slain Black man.
May 28, 2020
Election Day Produces LGBTQ+ Firsts Around the Nation
Tuesday saw the election of Detroit's first queer female City Council member, the reelection of trans woman Andrea Jenkins in Minneapolis, and other notable victories.
November 3, 2021
A Trans Man Has Also Been Elected to the Minneapolis City Council
Special education teacher Phillipe Cunningham overcame huge odds to beat a long-serving incumbent. He joins Andrea Jenkins as the second trans person of color on Minneapolis's council.
November 8, 2017
17 History-Making LGBTQ+ Women in Politics
For Women's History Month, we present women from our community who've broken ground in U.S. politics and government.
March 10, 2023
21 Trans Icons You Should Know on Transgender Day of Visibility
For Trans Day of Visibility, these are 21 trans icons that deserve your attention.
March 31, 2023
Minneapolis Trans Woman's Attackers Plead Guilty to Assaulting Her at Train Station
The two are likely to serve only four months in jail each because of a plea deal, which the City Council president is criticizing.
May 16, 2023
Marsha P. Johnson Institute Celebrates Black Trans Lives
The Marsha P. Johnson Institute is dedicated to uplifting Black trans voices.
February 28, 2023
Biden Campaign Launches LGBTQ+ Voter Initiative
Out for Biden, run by a diverse group of activists, seeks to drive record LGBTQ+ turnout for the Democratic presidential nominee.
June 8, 2020
Black LGBTQ+ Leaders Hosting Town Hall on Racism, Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate
The LGBTQ #Black Lives Matter Virtual Town Hall happens this evening.
June 3, 2020
Sara Ramirez Stands to Break More Ground on 'Madam Secretary'
Since leaving TV, Ramirez came out as bisexual and fought tirelessly for her communities. She and her character Kat may have a few things in common.
November 18, 2017
Black LGBTQ+ Notables See Justice in Chauvin's Murder Convictions
LGBTQ+ activists welcomed the verdict, where the former police officer was found guilty of murdering George Floyd, but said more must be done.
April 20, 2021
Last Night Is Proof Trans Folks Are the Architects of Their Own Destiny
Transgender people -- and their allies -- who support and fund trans candidates yield results, write two co-chairs of the Breakthrough political action committee.
November 8, 2017
Aisha C. Moodie-Mills Leaves Victory Fund, Succeeded by Annise Parker
"The stars aligned, and the timing was perfect," says Parker, Houston's former mayor, of the job offer.
December 8, 2017
Minneapolis City Council Bans Conversion Therapy
The ordinance will be the first of its kind in Minnesota.
November 23, 2019
The U.S. Will Now Have 1,000 Out Elected Officials in Historic First
Victories in Tuesday's election will push the number over that mark when all the winners take office, and the candidates represent the diversity of the LGBTQ+ population.
November 4, 2021
Give This Trans PAC The Credit It’s Due
A new trans political action committee made a big impact on 2017 elections. So why didn't they get the credit?
January 1, 2018