Politics almost broke them. Instead, they found power in community.

A local resident who made history in the Oklahoma House of Representatives has spoken about their time in office. Mo Turner, who represented House District 88, was a trailblazer as the first out nonbinary state legislator in US history and the first Muslim elected in Oklahoma. Their tenure in the legislature took a toll on their health, leading them to leave office after four years. Turner is still recovering from the experience. Further details about Turner's story are available from the source, including their personal reflections on their time in office and their journey towards recovery.