Since the 1990s, transgender individuals have been elected to public office in growing numbers, across East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Northern Europe, and Western Europe. There also has been a growing number of transgender politicians in Northern America, Oceania, the Caribbean, Central America, the Southern Cone, Andean States, and Eastern South America. In the U.S. alone, from 2017 to 2025, the number of transgender politicians rosen 1800%. despite candidates facing obstacles in raising money for campaigns. Elsewhere, transgender politicians have been gaining prominence as well, with political allegiances "fairly spread between parties of the left, center and independents," with some noting trans politicians making clear the "importance of representation in government" to ensure adequate political participation.
This is a partial list of notable firsts, organized chronologically. For a full list in of those elected the U.S., see the main article.