Transgender Candidate Makes History in a Year of 'Firsts' for Women

Governing: Christine Hallquist made history in Vermont on Tuesday, becoming the first transgender person in America ever nominated for governor by a major party. The Democrat will challenge GOP Gov. Phil Scott in the fall.

"Christine's victory is a defining moment for trans equality and is especially remarkable given how few out trans elected officials there are at any level of government," Annise Parker, the president of the Victory Fund, which supports LGBT candidates, said in a statement.

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