“Lisa Middleton, the former mayor of Palm Springs, could become California’s first trans lawmaker if she wins a competitive race for the state Senate in November.
The 72-year-old is a longtime Palm Springs City Council member. Now she’s running to take the seat of incumbent state Sen. Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R).
In the state’s ranked-choice primary in March, 52-year-old Ochoa Bogh won 54% of the vote and Middleton won 46%. In California’s primary system, the top two finishers — regardless of party — advance to the general election…”
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