Danica Roem
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About
Politician who was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 2017, becoming the first transgender woman ever to be seated in a U.S. statehouse. She was previously an award-winning reporter for the Gainesville Times and Prince William Times.
Before Fame
She grew up in Prince William County, Virginia and was a journalism major at St. Bonaventure University. She publicly came out as transgender in 2013.
Trivia
She is a musician who has performed as the frontwoman for the metal band Cab Ride Home.
Family Life
She was raised by her maternal grandfather, Anthony Oliveto, after her father committed suicide. She has a stepdaughter.
Associated With
She was endorsed by former Vice President Joe Biden during her campaign.
