The number of out LGBTQ+ elected officials in the U.S. increased by 2.4% from June 2024 to May of the current year, totaling 1,334. Diversity in representation saw growth, including increased visibility for pansexual, queer, and Asian American/Pacific Islander officials. The LGBTQ+ Victory Institute noted that since reporting began in 2017, out elected officials have grown by 198%. An additional 46,996 officials need to be elected for proportional representation. Congress saw an 8% increase in LGBTQ+ representation, with specific increases in officials of color and underrepresented identities.
This year's Out for America report shows the resilience of our LGBTQ+ elected leaders. Despite hateful rhetoric plaguing the 2024 election cycle, LGBTQ+ elected officials won at the ballot box and made history. We know these exceptionally talented public servants are exactly what we need as the antidote to combat the anti-equality virus in our halls of power.
Our elected officials are the backbone of the equality movement. Whether combating bills that aim to strip our rights or being important voices for our communities, their presence within the halls of power is vital.
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