1992: Althea Garrison (R) was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives, becoming the first transgender...

Submitted by Jean Sinzdak on Wed, 11/08/2017 - 16:47
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Althea Garrison (R) was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives, becoming the first transgender or transsexual person to serve in a state legislature in the United States. Garrison was outed against her wishes after being elected.  

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1992