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Newly elected, WA’s first openly transgender legislator ready to ‘stand on business’

Newly elected, WA’s first openly transgender legislator ready to ‘stand on business’

Jaelynn Scott is set to become Washington's first openly transgender state lawmaker in January. She was elected last week and will be the first Black transgender legislator in the nation. Scott hopes to be seen as more than just an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, wanting to be a well-rounded legislator.

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