When she assumes her role on July 1, Ketchum will be one of just four out LGBTQ officials in the state to hold public office. West Virginia elected its first out transgender official on Tuesday, a victory civil rights groups said would help bolster representation and political power for LGBTQ Americans. HISTORY MADE: @RosemaryKetchum just won a seat on the Wheeling City Council and is now the first out trans person ever elected in West Virginia! She will be one of just 27 out trans elected officials in the entire nation. That virtuous cycle is the key to building trans acceptance and political power long-term.”

Source: Huffington Post June 10, 2020 13:18 UTC