Gallup Data Reveals Disparity in LGBTQ Political Representation
thegavoice.comNew Gallup polling data shows 7.1 percent of the U.S. population identifies as LGBTQ – up from 5.6 percent in 2020. The new data, released yesterday, further reveals the enormous gap in LGBTQ elected representation in the U.S., where just 0.2 percent of elected positions are held by LGBTQ people.
Currently, there are only 1,021 LGBTQ elected officials serving nationwide. To achieve equitable representation, voters need to elect 35,876 more LGBTQ people to public office.
Mayor Annise Parker, President & CEO of LGBTQ Victory Institute, in a statement Friday noted: “It is encouraging to see the number of out LGBTQ people continue to grow and that a historic number of young people feel safe and confident to be open about their sexual orientation and gender identity.
While this is a momentous time for our community, we still have a long way to go to gain equitable inclusion and representation in politics.
