Lesbian Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN) is celebrating the Minnesota State Fair by continuing a tradition led by prior state officials, and fans of her are cheering her on.Last week, Craig posted a photo of her on X surrounded by shirtless firefighters while being held by a strong female firefighter. She thanked the firefighters in the local community in the post. Related Lesbian congresswoman Angie Craig calls on Joe Biden to step down Two other LGBTQ+ elected Democrats are expressing similar concerns about Biden. Put my own spin on an @amyklobuchar and @TinaSmithMN State Fair photo tradition! Thanks to all the amazing firefighters in our community. pic.twitter.com/1JyCHHWWqf Angie Craig (@AngieCraigMN) August 29, 2024 Stay connected to your community Connect with the issues and events that impact your community at home and beyond by subscribing to our newsletter. Subscribe to our Newsletter today This post is a reference to a trend started by Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) where, during last years State Fair, she posted a picture of herself to social media surrounded by shirtless, muscular firefighters at the Minnesota AFL-CIO union location.State Fair pro tip: You dont want to miss the Minnesota firefighters at the @MNAFLCIO. pic.twitter.com/O3auZqdkGN Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) August 25, 2023 Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) posted a follow-up picture of her with many of the same firefighters as well, including the same female firefighter from Craigs post.Can confirm. https://t.co/T3E9d01qZc pic.twitter.com/eY5R8uX1fv Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) August 25, 2023Klobuchar brought some attention to the firefighters again this year, expressing her excitement for this years State Fair by sharing last years photo with the shirtless firefighters. FIRED up to return to the Minnesota State Fair https://t.co/88ojYm79p1 Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) August 23, 2024Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) then replied to that repost, showing herself surrounded by the firefighters.Can confirm: the Minnesota State Fair is on . https://t.co/1QAOg4N2iZ pic.twitter.com/lcCWhPKOUF Tina Smith (@TinaSmithMN) August 25, 2024 People are reacting with celebrations for Craigs lesbian joy in the latest addition to a new political tradition.You are an icon, one person wrote.you are an icon Sarah S (@crumr018) August 29, 2024 Amazing. It did seem there was a twinkle in your eye when my family and I met you in the Education Building yesterday!Amazing. It did seem there was a twinkle in your eye when my family and I met you in the Education Building yesterday! Christina (@99Irishgirl) August 29, 2024Queen Queen Erin Cohan (@erincohan) August 29, 2024I need to visit the MN State Fair. Why dont other state fairs have photo ops with firefighters? Could raise a lot of money and community support.I need to visit the MN State Fair. Why dont other state fairs have photo ops with firefighters? Could raise a lot of money and community support. Brad (@bctampa75) August 29, 2024 I need to go to Minnesota!!!I need to go to Minnesota!!! Chelsea (@chelseaGAgirl) August 30, 2024Minneota women politicians are setting a high bar for other states. But were still waiting for Amy Klobuchars 2024 union photo! Minneota women politicians are setting a high bar for other states. But we're still waiting for Amy Klobuchar's 2024 union photo! Janice Hough (@leftcoastbabe) August 29, 2024This year, the Minnesota State Fair faced multiple challenges due to the weather, including tornadoes, intense heat, and pouring rain. Festivities are still ongoing, with many having celebrated in the midst of the weather.