Danica, the transgender metalhead running for political office Danica Roem, a 33-year-old former journalist who plays in a heavy metal band, could become the first transgender person in office in the Republican state of Virginia. She is not entering politics to be a LGBTQ symbol but rather hopes for recognition of her skills on the ground and knowledge of the issues, honed by covering local news for nine years. A subject-voiced AFPTV report.