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Despite Trump’s election, a glimmer of hope as transgender candidates win elections nationwide

“There is this paradox where a majority of Americans voted for Trump, who is extremely anti-trans, and yet many Americans also voted for out transgender candidates and in favor of LGBTQ rights in referendums,” A4TE executive director Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen told The Advocate.

Zendaya's Historic Emmy Win: 'There Is Hope'

The Euphoria actress and youngest winner of Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series had an empowering message about young people.

More Historic LGBT Wins in This Week's Election

They include the first lesbian state delegate in Virginia and the first transgender elected official in Pennsylvania.

Trans/Nonbinary Candidate Has Historic Primary Win in Pennsylvania

Tyler Titus has won the Democratic primary for Erie County executive, and a win in the general election would make them the first out trans person in such a post in the nation.

WATCH: Colin Farrell Discuss Historic Marriage Win in Ireland

The actor was particularly vested in Ireland voters endorsing marriage equality.

Iowa High Court Recognizes Anti-Trans Discrimination in Historic Win

The Iowa Supreme Court's decision affirms that gender identity discrimination is prohibited by the state's civil rights law.

Trans Parolee, Once Denied Surgery In Prison, Wins Historic Settlement

The settlement comes as a vindication for Michelle-Lael Norsworthy, who was paroled before receiving the gender-confirmation surgery that a federal judge ordered the California Department of Corrections to provide.

Good News From Texas: Historic Number of Out Candidates Win Primaries

Some other potentially history-making candidates advanced to runoff elections.

Jessica Benham, Bi Autistic Woman, Seals Historic Win in Pa. Election

She is the first out LGBTQ+ woman elected to the Pennsylvania state legislature.

Janet Jackson Earns Seventh No.1 Album

It's a historic win for the LGBT ally.

Virginia GOP Devises Transphobic Way to Refuse to Call Danica Roem 'Gentlewoman'

The Republican leader of the Virginia House of Delegates, Kirk Cox, wants to do away with gendered titles after Roem's historic win. 

Brothers Osborne Triumph with Sixth CMA ‘Best Vocal Duo’ Win Amid Show of LGBTQ+ Solidarity

T.J. Osborne and boyfriend Abi Ventura shined on the CMA red carpet just before the Brothers Osborne secured another historic win.

Maura Healey Becomes First Lesbian Governor in U.S. History

She also made history in 2014 as the first out person to be elected attorney general of a state. 

'Moonlight' Expands Into 1,500 Theaters This Weekend

Fresh off an Oscar win, Moonlight will be expanding nationwide. 

Why Being the First Still Matters

"I want to be an inspiration, but I would like there to be a day when it is not 'Simone the black swimmer,'" Manuel told reporters.

Trans Woman Christine Hallquist Is Vermont Dems' Gubernatorial Pick

Hallquist is the first transgender person to win a major party's gubernatorial nomination anwhere in the U.S.

L.A.'s 'Little Shop,' With Trans and Gay Leads, Wins Top Casting Prize

Ryan Tymensky was honored at the Artios Awards for an LGBTQ-inclusive production.