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politics2 years ago

"Danica Roem's Road to Success: Overcoming Hate with Road Rage Focus"

Danica Roem, a groundbreaking transgender politician and former journalist, has won her fourth election victory, securing a seat in the Virginia Senate despite Republicans' attempts to use her transgender identity against her. Roem's focus on practical issues such as traffic congestion and improving roads resonated with voters, helping Democrats achieve full legislative control in the state. Her success, along with the victories of numerous LGBTQ+ candidates across the country, demonstrates that embracing equality wins elections, rather than relying on culture war scare tactics.

via The Associated Press|
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politics2 years ago

"Danica Roem's Historic Election as Virginia's First Transgender State Senator"

Danica Roem has made history as the first openly transgender person to be elected to Virginia's state Senate. Roem, a Democrat, defeated Republican candidate Bill Woolf in the race for Virginia's 30th District. She campaigned on issues such as improving infrastructure, education, and healthcare, rather than making her sexual identity central to her campaign. Roem's win comes at a time when an increasing number of LGBTQ+ candidates are running for political office, despite the introduction of over 500 anti-LGBTQ+ bills in state legislatures across the country.

via CBS News|
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politics2 years ago

"Danica Roem Makes History as First Transgender State Senator in the South"

Danica Roem, a Virginia Del., has become the first openly transgender state senator in the South, winning a competitive race that advocates consider a significant victory for LGBTQ+ rights. Roem's win is seen as a rejection of transphobic and homophobic rhetoric and a demonstration of the importance of focusing on policies that benefit entire communities. Her victory is particularly significant in a region with a large transgender population, where most states have passed laws restricting their rights. Roem's win is part of the Democrats' sweep of the state legislature, and some are already speculating about her potential future political career.

via The 19th*|
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politics2 years ago

Historic Win: Danica Roem Breaks Barriers as First Transgender State Senator in the South

Danica Roem, a three-term Virginia lawmaker and former journalist, has become the first openly transgender person to be elected to a State Senate seat in the South. Her victory in the 30th District helped Democrats take control of the Virginia legislature. Roem faced sustained anti-transgender rhetoric during the campaign, but she attributed her success to focusing on everyday quality of life issues for her constituents. Her win, along with other victories for LGBTQ+ candidates in Virginia, is seen as part of a "rainbow wave" nationally and a rebuke to those who seek to silence the LGBTQ+ community.

via The New York Times|
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politics2 years ago

"Danica Roem Makes History as Virginia's First Transgender State Senator"

Danica Roem, a Democrat, has become Virginia's first transgender state senator, making history as the second trans person elected to any state Senate in the United States. Roem defeated her Republican opponent by over 3 percentage points and emphasized her commitment to prioritizing issues such as infrastructure, child welfare, and civil rights. Her victory, along with eight other LGBTQ candidates winning legislative seats in Virginia, reflects a broader "rainbow wave" of LGBTQ+ victories in this year's elections.

via NBC News|
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politics2 years ago

Danica Roem Makes History as Virginia's First Transgender State Senator

Danica Roem, a Democrat and the first transgender member of the Virginia General Assembly, won the 30th District Senate seat, defeating Republican candidate Bill Woolf. Roem focused on governance issues such as improving regional mobility, opposing data center development, and addressing food insecurity. She emphasized the importance of fixing roads, feeding kids, and protecting civil rights. Woolf, a former law enforcement officer, campaigned on reducing crime and giving parents more control over public schooling. Roem raised $571,904, while Woolf raised $687,220 during the campaign.

via InsideNoVa|
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