Two transgender candidates defeated in groundbreaking congressional bids

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Two transgender candidates defeated in groundbreaking congressional bids

http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2016/11/09/two-transgender-candidates-defeated-in-groundbreaking-congressional-bids/

Pink News/Nick Duffy 9th November 2016, 6:20 AM

"Two trans women have lost their bids to be the first out trans people to win a seat in Congress.
There are currently no openly transgender people in the federal legislature, and just a handful of out LGB representatives.

As the country went to the polls this week, two Democrats – coincidentally both named Misty – were both hoping to break the barrier for trans representatives for the first time."