Kyrsten Sinema’s election win means that she’s the first out bisexual person elected to the Senate. That’s kind of a big deal — and she knows it! So like the badass she is, she walked into the Senate like this:

“An LGBTQ woman winning a U.S. Senate seat in a state that voted for Trump is a game-changer, both for the LGBTQ community and the Democratic party,” Annise Parker, president and CEO of LGBTQ Victory Fund, said in a statement.

“Kyrsten’s victory makes clear that an LGBTQ candidate who listens to voters and prioritizes their issues can win elected office anywhere — blue state or red state,” Annise continued. “It also signals to the Democratic party that nominating more LGBTQ candidates for high-level positions should be a strategic priority, because their openness and authenticity resonates with independent voters.”

 

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Two extremely intelligent, inspiring and dynamic winners starting their new job….in the Senate! This picture energizes the heck out of me. Two deeply red/purple states have sent @rosenfornevada and @kyrstensinema to Washington, and I feel confident they’re going to help continue to make America great in compassionate, thoughtful and important ways. Meanwhile, the blue wave continues…. . #kyrstensinema #jackyrosen #senators #female #bluewave #arizona #nevada #inspiring #inspiration #wednesdaywisdom #girlpower #thefutureisfemale #democracy #resist #midterms #americaisalreadygreat #nowitsevenbetter .

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