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June 08, 2007

First openly bisexual man elected to New York State assembly

Micah Kellner became the first openly bisexual man elected to the New York State assembly on Monday, with 64% of the vote. Kellner, who will represent Manhattan's upper east side, where Democrats outnumber Republicans approximately 3 to 1, beat a Republican who supported gun control and abortion rights. Both candidates endorsed same-sex marriage.

Kellner, 28, was endorsed by Sen. Hillary Clinton and the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund. "Micah will be a strong voice and a committed lawmaker for the people of New York in the state assembly," said Victory Fund president and CEO Chuck Wolfe. "His victory means that five openly gay, lesbian, or bisexual lawmakers will now serve in the assembly and the senate, and that is excellent news for everyone who works toward full equality for all New Yorkers."

The four openly gay members Kellner will join in the New York State legislature are Sen. Tom Duane and assemblymembers Deborah Glick and Daniel O'Donnell, all of Manhattan; and Assemblymember Matthew Titone of Staten Island. (The Advocate)

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