Rep. Tina Kotek of Oregon was elected House Speaker by fellow Democrats this week, making her the first out lesbian to lead a state legislative chamber.

Openly gay leaders will control legislative chambers in five states, according to the AP, up from two before the election last week. Senator Ed Murray, who is openly gay, was elected majority leader in neighboring Washington this week, while Rep. Mark Ferrandino was elected Colorado House speaker.

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