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.