This is an alphabetical list of openly lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender politicians who have held office in the United States. Historical figures are included only if there is documented evidence of an open queer identity.
Openly bisexual Initially ascended to the office of governor upon the resignation of John Kitzhaber (D); subsequently elected in her own right in 2016 First openly LGBT person elected governor in the U.S.[12]
First openly LGBT state treasurer (elected by state legislature) and Maine's first openly LGBT Constitutional officer[21] Possibly first out legislator for Maine
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First acknowledged lesbian to serve as California Assembly Speaker and first LGBT person/woman serve as President Pro Tempore of the California Senate[36]
First lesbian to serve in Vermont Senate and first woman and LGBT person to serve as president pro tempore in Vermont.[38][39] Retired to run successfully for U.S. House.
Previously elected to the House in 2012, becoming the first transgender person to win a legislative election, but election was nullified before taking office.
First openly LGBTQ member of the Idaho Legislature. As an activist, led 2014 Add the 4 Words civil disobedience resulting in over 100 arrests in the Idaho Capitol.
First openly transgender state legislator in the U.S.[109] Elected in 2023 to Virginia Senate, set to become second transgender state senator in the U.S.
St. Petersburg City Councilwoman, District 4 (2014–Present) Vice Chair of St. Petersburg City Council (2016) Chair of St. Petersburg City Council (2017)[190]
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Office is elected on a nonpartisan basis but the person in question publicly identifies with a political party.
↑ Boston ordinance provides that when an at-large city council becomes vacant, the next largest vote getter is appointed for the remainder of the term. When Ayanna Pressley resigned to take her seat in Congress, Garrison, as the 5th largest vote-getter in 2017, received the appointment. She was defeated in her bid for a full term in 2019.
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↑ Smith, Raymond A.; Haider-Markel, Donald P. (2002). Gay and Lesbian Americans and Political Participation: A Reference Handbook. Santa Barbara, California: ABC-Clio. ISBN1-57607-256-8.
↑ Belcastro, Lisa (June 24, 2020). "Supreme Court ruling 'monumental' for LGBTQ teachers". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved June 28, 2023. When asked about my partner, I always answer honestly or correct the record by sharing that I have a wife.
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↑ Eggen, Dan (November 6, 1996). "A Victory Cast in the 'Arlington Way': Gay Board Member-Elect Says Government, Not His Orientation, Is the Issue". Washington Post.
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