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Celebrating these historic victories for LGBTQ+ politicians!
(L-R) Tammy Baldwin; Sarah McBride; Ritchie TorresKevin Dietsch/Getty Images; Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images; Noam Galai/Getty ImagesThe presidential election results have been disappointing to most Democrats and members of the LGBTQ+ community, but it's important to note that several queer and trans politicians won their races in the 2024 elections and will represent our community in their respective roles.
Scroll through to learn more about the LGBTQ+ politicians who won their races in the 2024 elections!
Julie Johnson
As reported by The Advocate, Julie Johnson just made history as the first LGBTQ+ person from the South to ever be elected to Congress. Considering that she's from Texas, this is an even bigger deal!
You can follow Julie Johnson's work via Instagram at @juliejohnsontexas.
Ritchie Torres
Ritchie Torres
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When first elected, Ritchie Torres became the first out LGBTQ+ Afro-Latine person elected to the U.S. Congress. As the incumbent U.S. representative for New York's 15th congressional district, Torres is keeping his role after winning BIG in the 2024 election.
You can follow Ritchie Torres' work via Instagram at @repritchie.
Mark Takano
Mark Takano has won his race in the 2024 elections, which means that he'll remain the sole out LGBTQ+ AAPI person to serve in U.S. Congress.
You can follow Mark Takano's work via Instagram at @repmarktakano.
Sarah McBride
Sarah McBride
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Sarah McBride made history after winning Delaware's sole seat in the U.S. House of Representatives: she is now the first-ever out transgender member of Congress. We have to stan!
You can follow Sarah McBride's work via Instagram at @sarahemcbride.
Emily Randall
Another historic victory came from Emily Randall, who won Washington State's sixth congressional district and became the first out LGBTQ+ Latina in Congress, as reported by The Advocate.
You can follow Emily Randall's work via Instagram at @emilyrandallwa.
Tammy Baldwin
Tammy Baldwin
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When Tammy Baldwin was first elected, she made history as the first out LGBTQ+ U.S. Senator of all time. This year, Baldwin won the U.S. Senate election in Wisconsin and secured her third term.
You can follow Tammy Baldwin's work via Instagram at @senatorbaldwin.
Mark Pocan
Also from Wisconsin, Mark Pocan's victory in the 2024 election means that he'll continue to be a shining light of LGBTQ+ representation in the House of Representatives.
You can follow Mark Pocan's work via Instagram at @repmarkpocan.
Becca Balint
Becca Balint knows a thing or two about making history as the first-ever woman and first out LGBTQ+ person from Vermont to be elected to Congress.
You can follow Becca Balint's work via Instagram at @beccabalintvt.
Kerene Moore
Kerene Moore won her 2024 election in Michigan's 15th District Court and couldn't be happier for this candidate whose platform focuses on expanding access to justice.
You can follow NAME's work via Instagram at @kerenemoore.
Eric Sorensen
Eric Sorensen, from Illinois, has been elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.
You can follow Eric Sorensen's work via Instagram at @repericsorensen.
Chris Pappas
From New Hampshire, Chris Pappas is another LGBTQ+ winner in the 2024 election. Pappas has just won his 2024 race to serve in Congress.
You can follow Chris Pappas' work via Instagram at @repchrispappas.
Sharice Davids
Kansas politician Sharice Davids has won her election the U.S. House of Representatives. Besides being in the LGBTQ+ community, Davids is also one of very few Native American women to get elected to Congress.
You can follow Sharice Davids' work via Instagram at @repdavids.
Angie Craig
Angie Craig has just been elected to start her fourth term in Congress representing the state of Minnesota.
You can follow Angie Craig's work via Instagram at @acraigcd2.
Marisabel Cabrera
We are also getting an LGBTQ+ voice in the Milwaukee County Circuit Court from Marisabel Cabrera.
