Transgender activist feels time is right to run for state office

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Transgender activist feels time is right to run for state office

http://www.king5.com/story/news/politics/state/2016/03/02/transgender-activist-feels-time-right-run-state-office/81245592/

King5/ Elisa Hahn, KING 5 News 9:07 p.m. PST March 2, 2016

"SEATTLE -- An outspoken community activist has thrown her hat into the race for state representative in the 43rd district. If she wins, Danni Askini would be the state's first transgender elected official.

No matter what your view is on transgender issues, you'll likely agree what Askini is doing takes guts."