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M.B. Mack

Democratic Lawmaker to Become First-Ever LGBTQ Latina in Congress After Historic Election Win

Emily Randall (Credit: @emilyrandallwa / Instagram screenshot)

Washington state experienced a historic election Tuesday night, as the first-ever openly LGBTQ+ Latina was elected to the U.S. Congress.

Emily Randall, a two-term state senator, campaigned on issues like reproductive freedom, racial justice, and LGBTQ+ rights, the Advocate reported. On November 5, Randall successfully secured Washington State's Sixth District seat in a decisive victory.

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