Washington poised to elect its first openly trans legislator

By: Jake Goldstein-Street

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: August 14, 2026

Words: 722

Last Updated: 4 days, 22 hours ago

Jaelynn Scott is set to become Washington’s first openly transgender legislator after sailing through last week’s primary.

She also could be one of only two members of the Democratic Socialists of America in the Legislature.

“I think it’s important that people see themselves in me, and the fact that they can run and they can win,” Scott said.

Scott, who leads the Black trans advocacy organization the Lavender Rights Project, will represent the 37th Legislative …

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