Not Everyone Feels That Way.

Let's face, we are getting a lot of negative press these days from the Republicans but not everyone feels that way... a city just elected a trans woman for mayor!

Downingtown elects Pennsylvania’s first openly transgender mayor

Democrat Erica Deuso defeated Republican Richard Bryant in the borough of Downingtown’s mayoral election.

WHYY

By Kenny Cooper

Nov. 6, 2025

A small town just a few dozen miles west of Philadelphia made history Wednesday morning by electing Pennsylvania’s first openly transgender mayor.

Unofficial results show that Democrat Erica Deuso defeated Republican Richard Bryant, becoming the mayor-elect of Downingtown in Chester County.

“Tonight, the numbers are clear,” Deuso said in a statement early Wednesday morning. “We won. Voters chose hope, decency, and a community where every neighbor matters. I am honored to be elected as Pennsylvania’s first openly transgender mayor. I carry that responsibility with care and with purpose.”

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Deuso scored the local Democratic Party’s endorsement and defeated challenger Barry Cassidy during May’s primary. She focused her campaign on issues such as housing affordability, domestic violence and combatting teen suicide, rather than her identity.

“This victory is not about one person. It is about what happens when people choose progress over fear, facts over noise, and results over excuses,” Deuso said. “Leadership can be compassionate, practical, and focused on what works.”

Congratulations mayor!

All the trans candidates who one, shared a common trait; they won on the issues. The local issues that the voters care about.