Assembly Member Deborah Glick, the first out gay member of the state Legislature, announced on Wednesday she would not seek another term in office after her current term ends in 2026. She will serve out her final year, bringing a close to a career in the Assembly spanning over three decades.
“I don’t believe I could continue to dedicate 100% of my energy beyond next year,” Glick said in a statement about her decision. “It has been a difficult decision at this time, and the time may never be right, but my constituents deserve a representative who can work hard every day for them.”
A lot has changed since Glick first ran for office in 1990. Out lesbians were not exactly common at the time. “I was motivated to run as an out lesbian to ensure that LGBTQ youngsters would not feel isolated and