Washington: Trans candidate takes aim at political barriers
Beyer would be first elected statewide in Md.

Dana Beyer knew when she was 7 years old that her genitalia didn't match her mindset. Beyer, born a male, revealed her feelings to her parents when she was 12.

[PHOTO: `Before my transition I was ashamed of who I was. I was afraid to go out and speak out,' says Dana Beyer (center), pictured with sons David (left) and Jonathan.]