13 LGBTQ+ elected lawmakers join the 119th Congress

February 27, 2025

U.S. Rep. Julie Johnson shattered barriers in Texas as the first out LGBTQ+ person elected to Congress from the Lone Star State.

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Representing the 32nd district, the former attorney and state representative brings a history of resilience and determination. A co-founder of Texas’ LGBTQ+ caucus, Johnson has been unyielding in her fight against anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and for advancing healthcare and voting rights.

Issues: Congress Equality