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Meet Annise Parker: Candidate may be first out gay Mayor of Houston, TX

”My family appears with me everywhere. My life partner appears with me everywhere but this race is about who can do the best job as mayor.”

Annise Parker speaking to KVUE about her chance to become the first mayor of Houston, TX who is openly gay. She reportedly has two adopted children. (KVUE) (Annise Parker for Houston)

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