Queer Michigan history was made in the midterms this year

By: Katherine Dailey

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: November 5, 2026

Words: 890

Last Updated: 4 days, 14 hours ago

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As Democrats nationwide and across Michigan celebrated historic victories in the 2026 midterm elections, history was also made by a number of LGBTQ+ Michiganders.

Among them was state Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-Bloomfield), who was elected to the state’s 11th Congressional District, becoming the first openly gay member of Congress from Michigan. Joanna Whaley also made history, becoming Michigan’s first openly transgender state legislator when she was …

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