Baldur Þórhallsson attempts to become world‘s first democratically elected openly gay head of state
Professor Baldur Þórhallsson has officially launched his presidential bid. If elected, he will make history as the first openly gay democratically elected head of state.Reykjavik, Iceland - Baldur Þórhallsson, professor of political science at the University of Iceland launched its presidential campaign earlier this month. If elected, Baldur would become the first openly gay head of state in the world democratically elected by popular vote. Baldur's husband for 28 years is Felix Bergsson. Their two children from previous relationships are Álfrún Perla Baldursdóttir and Guðmundur