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Gay 34-Year-Old Elected Minority Leader of Colo. House

Gay 34-Year-Old Elected Minority Leader of Colo. House

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Democratic lawmakers in Colorado's house elected Mark Ferrandino as their leader.

The partnered 34-year-old could now become the house speaker if Democrats regain control in 2012. Ferrandino, a New York State native, was first elected to the Colorado house in 2007, representing portions of Denver. Read more about the politician here. Colorado voters elected Jared Polis--also openly gay and under 40--to the House of Representatives in 2008.

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Neal Broverman is the Editorial Director, Print of Pride Media, publishers of The Advocate, Out, Out Traveler, and Plus, spending more than 20 years in journalism. He indulges his interest in transportation and urban planning with regular contributions to Los Angeles magazine, and his work has also appeared in the Los Angeles Times and USA Today. He lives in the City of Angels with his husband, children, and their chiweenie.
Neal Broverman is the Editorial Director, Print of Pride Media, publishers of The Advocate, Out, Out Traveler, and Plus, spending more than 20 years in journalism. He indulges his interest in transportation and urban planning with regular contributions to Los Angeles magazine, and his work has also appeared in the Los Angeles Times and USA Today. He lives in the City of Angels with his husband, children, and their chiweenie.
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