We are up to 7 Transgender Candidates Elected!
- Danica Roem was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. Her adversary consistently misgendered her, but when asked how she felt about Bob, she said, “I don’t attack my constituents. Bob is my constituent now.”
- Andrea Jenkins of Minneapolis, Minnesota on the City Council is the first out trans black woman to be elected to public office.
- Phillipe Cunningham of Minneapolis, Minnesota on the City Council is the first out trans black man elected to a city council.
- Lisa Middleton was elected to the City Council in Palm Springs, California.
- Tyler Titus was elected to the Erie School Board in Pennsylvania.
- Gerri Cannon won a School Board seat in Somersworth, New Hampshire. She plans to run for a state rep seat.
- Stephe Koontz won a seat on Doraville, Georgia City Council – BY 6 VOTES.
BY 6 VOTES!! So please, never think yours doesn’t count, especially in local elections.
It was a great election cycle. Eager for more in the coming season.