Preface 1. Political Representation and a Brief History of the American LGBT Movement 2. See How they Run: Voter Preferences and Candidates' Experiences with the Role of Sexual Orientation in State Elections 3. Assessing the Role of Sexual Orientation in Elections: LGBT State Legislative Candidates, 1992-2006 4.In the Legislature: Case Studies on Political Representation and LGBT State Legislators 5.Translating Descriptive Representation into Substantive Representation 6. Descriptive Representation and Backlash 7. Conclusion: Out for Good Appendixes Bibliography Index