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Tina Kotek

Tina Kotek (b. Sept. 30, 1966) is a U.S. politician (Democrat) from Oregon. On Jan. 14, 2013, Kotek was sworn in as her state’s Speaker of the House, becoming the first open lesbian to lead a legislative chamber in the United States.

    • Tina Kotek just got one huge step closer to becoming the nation’s first out lesbian governor
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      Tina Kotek just got one huge step closer to becoming the nation’s first out lesbian governor

      Tina Kotek is running to succeed out bi Gov. Kate Brown.

      Wednesday, May 18, 2022
    • These 5 trailblazing LGBTQ politicians are running to make history in 2022
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      These 5 trailblazing LGBTQ politicians are running to make history in 2022

      Dozens of LGBTQ candidates are already slated to run for both state and federal offices, but here are five who could break through the rainbow ceiling and make queer history.

      Monday, December 27, 2021
    • Oregon’s Tina Kotek could be the country’s first out lesbian governor
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      Oregon’s Tina Kotek could be the country’s first out lesbian governor

      “It’s an honor and frankly a privilege to be a trailblazer in this regard,” Tina Kotek said.

      Thursday, November 18, 2021
    • Oregon lawmakers prepare to protect LGBTQ people, women from Trump
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      Oregon lawmakers prepare to protect LGBTQ people, women from Trump

      The proposed law would ban interference in terminating a pregnancy, and would ensure full reproductive health care coverage, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

      Friday, March 17, 2017
    • Ore. governor, AG hail marriage ruling; reaction from supporters, opponents
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      Ore. governor, AG hail marriage ruling; reaction from supporters, opponents

      PORTLAND, Ore. — Both supporters and opponents of marriage equality spoke out Monday about a federal judge’s ruling striking down Oregon’s ban on same-sex marriage. Both the Governor and the Attorney General supported the ruling, and the state previously declined to defend the ban in court.

      Monday, May 19, 2014
    • Kotek sworn in as nation’s first open lesbian to lead a legislative chamber
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      Kotek sworn in as nation’s first open lesbian to lead a legislative chamber

      Oregon state Rep. Tina Kotek was sworn in on Monday as her state’s Speaker of the House, becoming the first open lesbian to lead a legislative chamber in the United States. Kotek, a third term lawmaker from North Portland who took the oath of office with her partner, Aimee Wilson, by her side, called the historic occasion “humbling.”

      Monday, January 14, 2013
    • Democrats’ victory in Oregon House clears path for openly lesbian Speaker
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      Democrats’ victory in Oregon House clears path for openly lesbian Speaker

      SALEM, Ore. — After fiercely contested races around the state, Democrats are poised to take over Oregon’s House of Representatives with a 34-26 majority, clearing the path for the ascension of openly lesbian House Democratic Leader Tina Kotek to the Speaker’s chair.

      Friday, November 9, 2012
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