I won as the only openly trans elected official in GA

[Stephe]

I pulled off an upset win yesterday in a close race. I'm proud to be standing up for our community!

https://www.hrc.org/blog/meet-the-transgender-americans-who-won-on-election-day

Stephe Koontz

[Deborah]

I pulled off an upset win yesterday in a close race. I'm proud to be standing up for our community!

https://www.hrc.org/blog/meet-the-transgender-americans-who-won-on-election-day

Stephe Koontz

Congratulations from west Georgia!  :-)


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[Devlyn]

You're awesome, Stephe!

Hugs, Devlyn

[Megan.]

Yay,  congratulations! X

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[MaryT]

That really is great news.  Congrats.

[LizK]

Congratulations on pulling off a sensational win!!

[Tessa James]

Alright Steph, Congratulations!

We must assume that you worked hard for that victory.  A significant campaign often involves raising $, kissing babies, going door to door, building a coalition, listening and raising awareness.  That also takes enormous energy and commitment.  I do love kissing babies and have been in elected political office since 1993.  It is both an honor and responsibility to be vanguards for our community.  Rock on sister!

[Stephe]

Alright Steph, Congratulations!

We must assume that you worked hard for that victory.  A significant campaign often involves raising $, kissing babies, going door to door, building a coalition, listening and raising awareness.  That also takes enormous energy and commitment.  I do love kissing babies and have been in elected political office since 1993.  It is both an honor and responsibility to be vanguards for our community.  Rock on sister!

I knocked on over 1000 doors over 8 weeks, my opponent had the "political machine" and the endorsement from the Mayor behind her. I had to build support from ground zero, I worked my tail off to win. It was an insanely close race, I won by 6 votes and only after the absentee ballots were counted.

[Tessa James]

I knocked on over 1000 doors over 8 weeks, my opponent had the "political machine" and the endorsement from the Mayor behind her. I had to build support from ground zero, I worked my tail off to win. It was an insanely close race, I won by 6 votes and only after the absentee ballots were counted.

Wow!  You did a "squeaker", outstanding and still a full on win.  I lost a race for County Commissioner in 2008 by 12 votes.  I got a recount and still lost.  Humility can be heavy;)  We clearly know that every vote counts.

So grateful for people like yourself who are willing to be the change we need to see.  To BE the government and restore honor to the process.  My detractors have called me a libtard and much worse.  Politicians must deal graciously with public opinion.  You have likely heard the joke; how do you tell if a politician is lying?  Its when our lips are moving.  Good thing I'm just using a keyboard

Seriously tho, you have real opportunities to make a critical difference for your constituents and we will be here to cheer you on.

[RobynD]

Congrats! What an exciting thing and it was a good day yesterday all over.

[Susan]

Congrats! Make us proud!

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[sarah1972]

Congratulations! So proud of you!

[HappyMoni]

Fantastic, proud of you. Respect your dedication too. Good luck!
Moni

[Michelle_P]

WOW!  Thank you, Stephe, for stepping up, taking an incredible chance, and working so hard to get this win!  This election cycle has just been astounding for the LGB, and especially T community.  Your remarkable efforts are appreciated.


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[Geeker]

Congratulations!

[Anne Blake]

Wow Stephe, you make us all proud! Congratulations and let us know how the council handles someone with an intent on serving all the people.

[Cindy]

That is great!

Well done and thank you for your commitment.

[TonyaW]

I pulled off an upset win yesterday in a close race. I'm proud to be standing up for our community!

https://www.hrc.org/blog/meet-the-transgender-americans-who-won-on-election-day

Stephe Koontz

Saw that in my Facebook feed and was wondering if any of you might be on Susan's.

Congratulations Stephe

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[Jessica Lynne]

You rock, woman! Show them what single minded purpose can do. No one has mastered that better than us and I can think of no better quality for a career in politics than that single attribute. Good luck and thank you!