Mormon Republican lawmaker in Utah comes out publicly as gay; says interacting with gay couples through his passion for the outdoors and photography helped him accept himself.
Utah County Commissioner Nathan Ivie speaks during a news conference in Provo, Utah on June 14, 2018.Republican lawmaker Nathan Ivie says it took him more than 20 years to come to terms with his identity.
Many residents of Utah County, which is south of Salt Lake City and includes the church-owned Brigham Young University, are members of the church. “That really makes you reevaluate your life, and what you’re doing as a leader to prevent that kind of stuff,” Ivie said.
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