Out and Elected in the 1970s
Chronological collection of many of the pioneering openly lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender people elected to public office in the United States in the 1970s.
Out and Elected in the USA: 1974-2004, by Ron Schlittler
A survey, through black and white portraits and informational texts, of many pioneering openly lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people elected to public office in the United States beginning in the 1970s. Published originally on OutHistory in 2008, updated in July 2026. For information on a touring exhibit version of the collection, contact Ron Schlittler at rlschlittler@verizon.net.