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How many times did Harvey Milk run for city supervisor before he was elected?

  • Three times

  • Four times

  • Two times

  • One Time

Answer

Harvey Milk ran for city supervisor three times before he was finally elected in 1977. In 1973, Milk finished in third place in a race for five seats. In 1975, he ran again, finishing second. Milk was finally elected in 1977, becoming the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California.
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