My only guess is that some time in the past, someone did something to damage their reputation, changed their name, then got elected. A lot of weird laws come from one off cases like that. Obviously the law either needs to be updated to be more inclusive or done away with entirely.
Is it legal in that state to change one’s name? If yes - then fuck them.
And marriage? A woman taking a MAN’S name?? That makes them trans.!!! …O_o…? witches! witches! burn them with the books!
My only guess is that some time in the past, someone did something to damage their reputation, changed their name, then got elected. A lot of weird laws come from one off cases like that. Obviously the law either needs to be updated to be more inclusive or done away with entirely.