According to the LGBTQ+ Victory Institute's "Out for America," the number of out LGBTQ+ elected officials has surged nearly 200% since 2017. As of May, 1,303 LGBTQ+ officials hold office, marking a 10% increase from last year and a significant rise from 448 in 2017. Remarkably, there is now at least one out LGBTQ+ elected official in every state and Washington, D.C., highlighting growing representation in public service. #Queer Up The USA View