America's first Black gay statewide elected official on being authentic and confident
Don't make yourself small, says Connecticut Treasurer Erick Russell.
February 29, 2024
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Don't make yourself small, says Connecticut Treasurer Erick Russell.
LGBTQ+ Americans are still far from equitable representation in public office, says a new report from the Victory Institute.
The nation's new out governors, treasurers, and congressmembers are staring down inflation, climate change, and gun violence.
Russell has been elected Connecticut state treasurer.
A Black gay man stands to become Connecticut's treasurer, while Black and transgender women had breakthroughs in Minnesota.
He'll be the first member of the LGBTQ+ community in the post.
More than 430 out LGBTQ+ candidates won their elections in the 2022 midterms.
A total of 1,008 out candidates are seeking political office this year, exceeding 2020's record.
It's a landmark year with record numbers and diversity of LGBTQ+ candidates.
“Not only are more LGBTQ+ people serving in office than ever before, they are more unified, determined and diverse than ever,” says a new report from the LGBTQ+ Victory Institute.