At least 843 lbian, gay, bisexual, transgenr and queer people currently serve elected offic across the U.S., acrdg to the LGBTQ Victory Instute.
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DRAG HERSTORY: THIS DRAG QUEEN WAS THE FIRST OPENLY GAY AMERIN TO RUN FOR OFFICE
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