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Race & Ethnicity of LGBTQ+ Elected Officials by Year (2017-2026)

Since the launch of Out for America in 2017, the number of out LGBTQ+ people of color in elected office has continued to grow, reflecting the racial and ethnic diversity of LGBTQ+ representation in elected positions. Overall, the number of LGBTQ+ elected officials of color has increased from 92 to 479, representing a 420.7% rise since 2017. Most notably, the number of Black LGBTQ+ representation has grown 569.57% since 2017, from 23 to 154. Native American representation has grown 550% since 2017, from 2 to 13.

increase in LGBTQ+ elected officials of color (92 to 479)

increase in LGBTQ+ white elected officials (356 to 834)

increase in Black LGBTQ+ elected officials (23 to 152)

increase in Latinx LGBTQ+ elected officials (51 to 193)

increase in AAPI LGBTQ+ elected officials (12 to 57)

increase in Native American/Alaska Native LGBTQ+ elected officials (2 to 11)

increase in Middle Eastern/Arab American LGBTQ+ elected officials (1 to 10)

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