Vermont elects first openly transgender state legislator

WINOOSKI, Vt. (WCAX) - Taylor Small is declaring victory, making her Vermont’s first openly transgender state legislator.

Small ran for the Vermont House to represent the Chittenden 6-7 district of Winooski.

Small had the Progressive and Democrat nomination.

She came in second behind incumbent Democrat Hal Colston for the two-seat district.

Small, 26, is director of the health and wellness program at Pride Center of Vermont.

it’s official — I am Winooski’s next State Representative!
Posted by Taylor Small on Tuesday, November 3, 2020

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