LGBTQ Elected Officials Surge by Nearly 200% Since 2017

Despite significant gains, LGBTQ representation in elected positions remains disproportionately low compared to the general population.

The number of LGBTQ lawmakers in the U.S. has increased to 1,303, a 190.8% rise since 2017.
Every U.S. state and Washington D.C. now have at least one LGBTQ elected official.
LGBTQ individuals hold 0.25% of elected positions, while they make up 7.6% of the population.
Transgender representation saw a decline for the first time, dropping from 50 to 47 elected officials.
The LGBTQ+ Victory Institute calls for a 'moonshot effort' to close the representation gap.