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These trans and nonbinary candidates just made history

Six transgender and nonbinary candidates won state races, expanding LGBTQ+ representation as they campaigned on wages, healthcare and civil rights.

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This story was originally reported by Orion Rummler and Brooke Migdon of The 19th. Meet Orion and Brooke and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy.Six transgender and nonbinary candidates made history on Election Day by winning races in states that have never elected a trans person into their legislature before. These candidates will expand LGBTQ+ political power at a time when their rights are increasingly under attack nat…

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These trans and nonbinary candidates just made history

Six transgender and nonbinary candidates made history on Election Day by winning races in states that have never elected a trans person into their legislature before. These candidates will expand LGBTQ+ political power at a time when their rights are increasingly under attack nationwide. All races are called according to projections by Decision Desk HQ. […]

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OutSmart Magazine broke the news on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
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