Voters in New Hampshire’s Merrimack County District 22 made history last week in the 2022 Midterms by electing James Roesener to become the first openly transgender man to serve in their state’s legislature.
In January, Roesener will begin his first term in the Granite State’s House of Representatives. He defeated his opponent, the Republican candidate Dennis Soucy, 55.5 to 44.5, according to Ballotpedia.
Reports the Boston Globe:
In this role, Roesener will represent Ward 8 in Concord, where he resides with his wife and cat, according to his profile on the Victory Fund website.
“I was born an advocate for the underdog and have never been afraid to stand up for what I truly believe in,” he wrote on the campaign site.
“I believe that it is imperative that all individuals have the ability to thrive in New Hampshire,” Roesener continued. “We need a leadership that is invested in defending the freedom all people by taking away barriers to shelter, education, healthcare, voting, and other basic necessities for a quality life.”
The candidate added that he plans to support legislation “that promotes the wellbeing of all by defending our right to safety, security, and self-determination, regardless of age, race, immigration status, occupation, income, gender identity, sexual orientation, health, or ability.”
Read the complete Globe article here.
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