Philadelphia City Council Could Get First Openly Transgender Member

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A Philadelphia politician is making history in Rittenhouse Square on Wednesday night.

Deja Lynn Alvarez announced her candidacy for a city council at-large seat.

Alvarez is the first openly transgender person to run for Philadelphia City Council.

The Democrat is a longtime activist.

The Pennsylvania Primary is May 21.

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