List of the first openly LGBT holders of political offices

This is a list of political offices, whether elected or appointed, which have been held by a lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender person, with details of the first such holder of each office.

It should only list people who came out as LGBT before or during their terms in office; it should not list people who came out only after retiring from politics, or people who were outed by reference sources only after their death.

It should also exclude openly gay holders of inherited offices (including non-ceremonial monarchs who exercise political power).

If they came out during term of office it is referred to after the year in brackets.

It is ordered by country, by dates of election or appointment.