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LGBTQ Representation Trends

Since the first Out for America report was released in 2017, LGBTQ representation in elected office has increased between 17 percent and 25 percent each year — a strong pace. Yet LGBTQ people remain extremely underrepresented in elected office, holding just 0.19 percent of elected positions in the United States.

LGBTQ Elected Officials by Year

increase in LGBTQ elected officials in the last year (June 2020 - June 2021)

increase in LGBTQ elected officials since first OFA report (2017-2021)