This year’s US election may have been more anxiety-inducing than any in recent memory, but among all the nail-biting drama we’re some history-making moments for LGBTQ+ candidates.
The 2020 US Election provided with a number of first across numerous states, increasing representation for LGBTQ+ people in positions of power.
Here’s a breakdown of what we know so far: Michele Rayner-Goolsby has become the first Black queer state legislator elected to Florida’s House of Representatives.
In a statement following her victorious Democratic primary, the newly elected House representative said her win “represents a new day.” Rayner-Goolsby contined to say: “We’ve run a campaign focused on putting people over politics and that’s rooted in a commitment