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In 2008, what historical feat did Kate Brown achieve?

  • First openly gay governor elected

  • First openly LGBT secretary of state elected

  • First openly gay senator elected

  • First woman president elected

Answer

In 2008, Kate Brown was elected as Oregon's secretary of state, becoming the first openly LGBT person to hold that office in any state. Brown had previously served in the Oregon House of Representatives from 1991 to 2008, representing a district in Portland. She was also the first woman to serve as speaker of the Oregon House.
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