DE Elects Sarah McBride As Nation’s First Trans US Rep

November 5, 2024 Democrats, LGBT News

Delaware state Sen. Sarah McBride won the state’s only House seat Tuesday, NBC News projects, making her the first openly transgender person elected to Congress. McBride, a Democrat, defeated Republican John Whalen III, taking 57.6% of the vote with 63% of the vote in.

McBride’s key priorities for her congressional run were expanding access to affordable health care, protecting reproductive rights and increasing the minimum wage.

She told NBC News in September that her goal in Congress was to work with colleagues to break through the partisan gridlock and actually pass legislation — which she became known for during her time in Delaware’s Senate. During her first term, she helped pass universal paid family and medical leave across the state.

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TRAILBLAZER! Delaware State Sen. Sarah McBride is headed to Washington and will be the FIRST OPENLY TRANS member of Congress.

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