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Elaine Noble (born January 22, 1944) is an American politician and LGBT activist who served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives for two terms starting in January 1975. She was the first openly lesbian or gay candidate elected to a state legislature.
Mar 8, 2017 · Learn about Elaine Noble, the political pioneer who made history as the first out lesbian elected to a state legislature in 1974. Read about her challenges, achievements, and legacy in this Women's History Month profile.
Before Harvey Milk, Barney Frank, Tammy Baldwin, and Danica Roem, there was Elaine Noble. In November of 1974, Noble, an out lesbian, was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives...
Elaine Noble was the first out LGBTQ+ person elected to a state legislature in the U.S. in 1974, despite facing harassment and threats. She served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1975 to 1979 and inspired many others to come out.
Elaine Noble is the first openly gay person elected to statewide office. In 1974, she was elected to the Massachusetts General Assembly.
Nov 29, 2022 · Elaine Noble made history in 1974 as the first out lesbian elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Her campaign manager, Ann Maguire, shares her memories of the challenges and victories of running for office as an LGBTQ pioneer.
A survey, through black and white portraits and texts, of many pioneering openly lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender individuals elected to public office in the United States beginning in the 1970s. Published originally on OutHistory in 2008.
