Utah!? (We Are Everywhere)

As reported on gay news websites (365gay.com and rawstoryQ), gay activist Scott McCoy is poised to become the second openly gay or lesbian member of the state legislature:



Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. is expected today

to approve the appointment to the state Senate

of the man who led the fight against last

November's constitutional amendment to ban

same-sex marriage.



Gay rights activist Scott McCoy was chosen

Saturdayto replace Paula Julander as state

senator. Julander is stepping down due to

poor health.



Under Utah law since she is a Democrat, the

selection of her replacement is up to the

Democratic Party in her district.
There's an interesting correlation between the number of openly gay or lesbian officials in a legislature and the amount of pro-gay lesgislation which is produced, so it is fascinating to see progressive steps in this very red state.