James Leon Roesener is a Democratic member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Merrimack District 22. He made history as the first openly transgender man elected to a state legislature in U.S. history in 2022, shattering the "lavender ceiling," and is recognized as a Gen Z lawmaker.

Education and Political Experience

Limited public details are available on his formal education. His political experience includes serving as *Representative for NH House of Representatives *, initially elected to New Hampshire’s 22nd state House District, Ward 8. He is identified as LGBTQ+ and uses masculine pronouns.