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Title: Nevada Republican Could Become Nation's First Transgender State Legislator
Post by: suzifrommd on June 12, 2014, 05:29:20 PM
Post by: suzifrommd on June 12, 2014, 05:29:20 PM
Nevada Republican Could Become Nation's First Transgender State Legislator
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/12/transgender-republican-_n_5488529.html (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/12/transgender-republican-_n_5488529.html)
The Huffington Post | By Samantha Lachman
Posted: 06/12/2014 12:00 pm EDT
A transgender woman clinched the Republican nomination to represent a Nevada Assembly seat in a race that could have national implications.
Lauren Scott, the executive director of Equality Nevada, won 58 percent of the vote Tuesday in the state Assembly's 30th District.
If Scott wins in November, she could be the nation's first openly transgender state legislator
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/12/transgender-republican-_n_5488529.html (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/12/transgender-republican-_n_5488529.html)
The Huffington Post | By Samantha Lachman
Posted: 06/12/2014 12:00 pm EDT
A transgender woman clinched the Republican nomination to represent a Nevada Assembly seat in a race that could have national implications.
Lauren Scott, the executive director of Equality Nevada, won 58 percent of the vote Tuesday in the state Assembly's 30th District.
If Scott wins in November, she could be the nation's first openly transgender state legislator
Title: Re: Nevada Republican Could Become Nation's First Transgender State Legislator
Post by: ZoeM on June 12, 2014, 05:49:40 PM
Post by: ZoeM on June 12, 2014, 05:49:40 PM
Thereby demonstrating that Republicans aren't universally opposed to, or inclined to hate, Transfolk.
Fantastic turn of events. I love the thought of this coming to pass for so many reasons.
Fantastic turn of events. I love the thought of this coming to pass for so many reasons.
Title: Re: Nevada Republican Could Become Nation's First Transgender State Legislator
Post by: Jessica Merriman on June 12, 2014, 06:30:44 PM
Post by: Jessica Merriman on June 12, 2014, 06:30:44 PM
Republican, trans and nominated? The sheeple out there are probably headed to the hills for the Zombie Apocalypse now! ;D *giggle*
Title: Re: Nevada Republican Could Become Nation's First Transgender State Legislator
Post by: Michaela Whimsy on June 12, 2014, 08:42:41 PM
Post by: Michaela Whimsy on June 12, 2014, 08:42:41 PM
Woohoo for Nevada! I love this place!
Title: US: Trans candidate wins Nevada Republican primary
Post by: Olivia P on June 13, 2014, 06:51:18 AM
Post by: Olivia P on June 13, 2014, 06:51:18 AM
12th June 2014, 8:28 PM
LAST UPDATED ON 13TH JUNE
Nick Duffy
A trans candidate has won a Republican primary, clearing her way to run for the state Assembly.
"Lauren Scott topped the ballot in Nevada District 30, beating out Adam Khan, who had been endorsed by the Nevada Republican Assembly (NVRA)."
Scott, who is a former Democrat and describes herself as a "moderate" Republican, swept 58 percent of the vote, compared to Khan's 42 percent.
She told the Washington Blade: "I have always been a moderate and I am willing to work with Democrats and Republicans to find solutions to the problems facing Nevada today."
More: http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/06/12/us-trans-candidate-wins-nevada-republican-primary/
LAST UPDATED ON 13TH JUNE
Nick Duffy
A trans candidate has won a Republican primary, clearing her way to run for the state Assembly.
"Lauren Scott topped the ballot in Nevada District 30, beating out Adam Khan, who had been endorsed by the Nevada Republican Assembly (NVRA)."
Scott, who is a former Democrat and describes herself as a "moderate" Republican, swept 58 percent of the vote, compared to Khan's 42 percent.
She told the Washington Blade: "I have always been a moderate and I am willing to work with Democrats and Republicans to find solutions to the problems facing Nevada today."
More: http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/06/12/us-trans-candidate-wins-nevada-republican-primary/
Title: Re: US: Trans candidate wins Nevada Republican primary
Post by: suzifrommd on June 13, 2014, 06:59:34 AM
Post by: suzifrommd on June 13, 2014, 06:59:34 AM
Also reported on this thread: https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,166967.msg1448484.html#msg1448484 (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,166967.msg1448484.html#msg1448484)