Uncloseted Media published this article on Nov. 18.

By SPENCER MACNAUGHTON, SAM DONNDELINGER, and TAYA STRAUSS | On Nov. 4, Erica Deuso made history when she became the first openly transgender mayor-elect of Pennsylvania, a milestone for inclusive political campaigns. Deuso won nearly 65 percent of the vote and was part of a great night for Democrats, with Zohran Mamdani, Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill all winning their races in New York City, Virginia and New Jersey, respectively.

Three days after she was elected, Uncloseted Media spoke with Deuso about how her political campaign strategies — which included focusing on “good neighbor” issues rather than on her gender identity — pushed her to win big.

Spencer Macnaughton: Hi everyone, I’m Spencer Macnaughton. I am joined today b

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