Estimates of those who report any lifetime same-sex sexual behavior and any same-sex sexual attraction are substantially higher than estimates of those who identify as LGB.Conversely, gay men comprise substantially more than half of gay and bisexual men in seven of the nine surveys.
Understanding the size of the LGBT population is a critical first step to informing a host of public policy and research topics.An estimated 19 million Americans (8.2%) report that they have engaged in same-sex sexual behavior and nearly 25.6 million Americans (11%) acknowledge at least some same-sex sexual attraction. The surveys highlighted in this report demonstrate the viability of sexual orientation and gender identity questions on large national population-based surveys. Adding these questions to more national, state, and local data sources is critical to developing research that enables a better understanding of the understudied LGBT community. RELATED | Reverend Megan Rohrer Elected First Trans Lutheran Bishop in U.S.Increasing numbers of population-based surveys in the United States and across the world include questions designed to measure sexual orientation and gender identity. "I vow to be the leader who is going to be working hard every single day," he told KSAT 12. Regardless of the claims of the past, McKee-Rodriguez was looking to the future and serving his district following his victory on Saturday. McKee-Rodriguez also claimed some pastors in the district told their church members a vote for him was a vote for sin, something the pastors denied. The former math teacher at Sam Houston High School had worked for Andrews-Sullivan but resigned in 2019, claiming retaliation after he complained of inappropriate treatment from a fellow staffer. While it was all smiles after the victory, some hard feelings did exist between McKee-Rodriguez and Andrews-Sullivan in the past. In a statement to KSAT 12, Robert Salcido Jr., executive director of Pride Center San Antonio, noted the significance of the win against the backdrop of "racism, homophobia, and other issues that disproportionately affect people of color and LGBTQ+ people," adding he welcomed the "unique perspectives based on lived experiences" that McKee-Rodriguez will bring to the council chambers.Īlthough defeated in her reelection bid, Andrews-Sullivan congratulated her replacement and wished him the best. Local LGBTQ+ groups and leaders were quick to herald the historic nature of McKee-Rodriguez’s win. And if you have the right motives, if you have the right passions, and if you’re a good listener, the people will trust that." "And, so I think what we proved and what the community proved is that everyone deserves representation. "Would District 2 be ready for a young, gay candidate? Is Texas ready for a young, gay Black man to be elected anywhere into any position?" McKee-Rodriquez asked.
McKee-Rodriguez told local ABC-affiliate KSAT 12 that his lopsided victory answered a number of questions in both his district and the state of Texas. "We did it!" McKee-Rodriguez posted to Instagram announcing his win. He will represent District 2 on the city’s east side. The high school math teacher turned politician defeated incumbent Councilperson Jada Andrews-Sullivan with over 63 percent of the vote in a run-off election. Jalen McKee-Rodriguez made history this weekend as the first out gay man to win a seat on the San Antonio City Council.