![Openly transgender Texas mayor who transitioned after appointment loses bid for two-year term](https://www.theblaze.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=18909308&width=980&quality=85)
Jess Herbst, Texas' first openly transgender mayor, lost her bid for a two-year term. Herbst was appointed mayor in 2016, and made the transition from male to female while in office. She finished third in Saturday's election. (Image source: Video screenshot)