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Kyrsten Sinema

Kyrsten Sinema is a member of the U.S. Congress from Arizona's 9th congressional district, first elected in 2012. A member of the Democratic Party, prior to being elected she served in the Arizona legislature from 2005-2001. Known as a progressive, Kyrsten Sinema has been an ardent supporter of the DREAM Act and has campaigned against Propositions 107 and 102, referendums to ban the recognition of same-sex marriage and civil unions in the state of Arizona. Get to know the person recognized as the first openly bisexual person elected to Congress.
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Meet the Class of 2013
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Meet the Class of 2013

The 113th Congress has the highest number of openly LGBT members in the body’s history, with six in the House and, for the first time, an openly gay senator. Each politico here brings something unique to the table. They’re all Democrats, and all were endorsed by the Victory Fund, meaning they fully support federal, state, and local efforts to advance LGBT rights. Meet your new representatives.

January 03 2013 4:00 AM
VOTES COUNTED: Kyrsten Sinema Is First Openly Bi Congresswoman
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VOTES COUNTED: Kyrsten Sinema Is First Openly Bi Congresswoman

The race to represent Arizona's ninth district was too close to call until Monday morning.

November 12 2012 1:38 PM Updated
Bisexual Candidate Kyrsten Sinema Is Optimistic in Arizona
Election
Bisexual Candidate Kyrsten Sinema Is Optimistic in Arizona

Kyrsten Sinema, who could become the first openly bisexual candidate elected to Congress, said her lead in the hotly contested race in Arizona appears to be “growing.”

November 07 2012 12:09 PM Updated
Bisexual Candidate Wins Arizona Congressional Primary
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Bisexual Candidate Wins Arizona Congressional Primary

Kyrsten Sinema defeated two Democratic challengers, moving one step closer to becoming the first openly bisexual member of Congress.

August 29 2012 12:56 AM Updated
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