Rep. Abi Boatman

Like many, my path to becoming a proud queer advocate was aligned with my journey to my own self-acceptance. Overcoming the shame and insecurity instilled throughout my conservative upbringing wasn't easy, but it became the foundation of everything I do publicly.

The 2026 session is over, and the veto override session was a befitting end to a session full of haphazard legislation at a breakneck pace.

I believe in freedom, dignity and respect for others, and I believe that those of us in public service should focus on solving the problems facing our communities instead of manufacturing crises that unnecessarily pit us against one another.