Julie Johnson becomes first out LGBTQ+ person to represent Texas in congress
Briefly

Julie Johnson, who has helped kill 76 of 77 anti-LGBTQ+ bills in Texas, has made history as the first out LGBTQ+ congressional representative in Texas and the South.
As she reflects on her journey, she states, 'Everybody needs to be represented and have their voice and their perspective in the conversation of our governmental discourse.' This belief is foundational to her role as a representative.
In her victory speech, Johnson emphasized the importance of representation, declaring, 'Together, we have shattered barriers and proven that representation matters.' This message resonates strongly for many in her district.
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