This chaplain may become the first transgender person elected to the Michigan Legislature.
Chaplain Joanna Whaley may become the first transgender person elected to the Michigan Legislature.
OriginalSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished16:59 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished16:59 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Trans woman wins Democratic nomination for Michigan state legislature”
Trans woman wins Democratic nomination for Michigan state legislature
Key points
- Joanna Whaley wins Democratic primary for Michigan’s 2nd district statehouse seat.
- Whaley, 38, is the first transgender member anticipated in Michigan’s legislature.
- Her past includes 15 years of Christian conversion practices during megachurch tenure.
- She previously worked as a hospital chaplain and podcast host before running.
- Whaley will face Republican Ronald Kokinda in the November general election.
Other reports
- SourceThe Washington PostUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Washington PostSourceThe Washington PostUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Washington Post
“This chaplain may become first trans person elected to Michigan legislature”
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7 7 This chaplain may become the first transgender person elected to the Michigan Legislature.
Chaplain Joanna Whaley may become the first transgender person elected to the Michigan Legislature.