Meet the First Drag Queen Elected to Office in the U.S. | NowThis

‘When I put this on, I feel unstoppable’ — Meet Maebe A. Girl, the first drag queen elected to public office in the U.S.

In pride month 2019 and US news, NowThis News sat down with Maebe A. Girl, the first drag queen to be elected to public office in the US. While most people are familiar with seeing drag queens doing lip sync performances at drag shows or on RuPaul's Drag Race, Maebe A Girl is taking her power to politics. Maebe A. Girl is a Silver Lake Neighborwood councilwoman in Los Angeles. She's isn't the first drag politicians ever, LGBTQIA people were represented by Jose Sarria in 1961 who was openly gay and a drag queen. Maebe A. Girl is also running for Congress in 2020 against Adam Schiff.

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[vincentg]

Doesnt matter what you wear. Just work hard and help the community.

[abe]

The only thing that should matter is their political agenda. What is this person's political agenda?

[JW-cvnt]

Is she gonna help the US? That's what matters. It doesn't matter if she's in drag or not. America needs help.

[kford]

I'm glad shes happy with her identity. But as a voter, I couldn't care less.

I only care about 2 things: what are your policies and how will you get them implemented.

But, good for her.

[stephanielim]

If she can get the work done, then more power to her! ✌

[NoName-mlkt]

Being in drag doesn’t make you a good politician. Actually doing a good job makes you a good politician.

[probablynotabigtoe]

Maebe A. Girl

OMG I’m dying thank you for that name hahaha A MAZING

[besottedchimp]

Is her name supposed to be like “Maybe A Girl?”

[jennbatch]

That's exactly where the problem starts - our elected representatives stopped representing their constituents a long, long time ago. If there was ever a time this was going to change, it's finally and its now.
This is a direct result of what elected Trump - and the chaos he's created. So, we can thank him for that, at least

[joepaleo]

To each there own ... as long as the person has the knowledge and credentials and is working hard for the people and there community why not!

[omk]

When she said that politicians shouldn't all be old white guys I felt that

[hippysheep]

It's about representation and I applaud Maebe for being a voice (in their authentic self) for the disenfranchised. Good luck!

[TommYYZ]

A surprising lack of hateful comments here. That's good.

[vampeh]

As long the person do your job well I don't care how the person looks or dress.

[DRUNKNMASTR]

I was more excited to see someone sporting their ink in the political realm to be honest.

[SabzeeS]

Yas! Redefine the norm, be you and help change our communities. You want to do public service and look gorgeous while doing it? Power to you sister❤️❤️

[zairalizette]

It doesn’t matter what you identify with as long as you’re for the people and help your community as an honest politician, then more power to you!!

[Dauntress-]

Please tell me being a drag queen isn’t the only reason he got elected...

[richie]

Each to there own, if you are voted in the well done! People can see your work and the fruits of your labour! Keep going, keep pushing!

[smc]

As an older woman I just can’t imagine why any male would want to put on all that makeup every day. It would take a lot of time to both put it on and take it off! He/she has my admiration for putting outthat level of effort!