Who is Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender U.S. Congress member?

Sarah McBride, a Democrat and current Delaware State Senator, has made history by becoming the first openly transgender person elected to the U.S. Congress. She will represent Delaware's single House seat, winning against Republican candidate John Whalen III.

Wins Delaware's only House seat

Sarah McBride secured her place in the U.S. Congress by winning Delaware's only House seat. She achieved 57.6% of the vote, marking her victory with 63% of total votes counted. McBride’s opponent, John Whalen III, represented the Republican Party. Her election win symbolizes a first for transgender representation at the federal level in U.S. politics.

Focused on Core Issues

McBride’s campaign focused on core issues including affordable healthcare, raising the minimum wage and protecting reproductive rights. As a Delaware State Senator since her 2020 election, she emphasized practical policies benefiting a broad range of people.


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First Openly Transgender State Senator

McBride first made headlines when she was elected to the Delaware State Senate, becoming the United States' first openly transgender state senator. In her time in the Delaware Senate, McBride helped to pass family and medical leave laws. Her legislative experience includes working with bipartisan efforts, which she plans to replicate in Congress.

Before her State Senate role, McBride was instrumental in the passage of anti-discrimination laws in Delaware. She helped pass legislation to prevent gender identity discrimination in employment, housing, insurance and public spaces. McBride's work in advocacy also brought her to the national stage when she spoke at the Democratic National Convention in 2016.

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Educational Background

McBride is a graduate of American University, where she publicly identified as transgender in 2012. Her early activism included participation in Trans United for Hillary, aiming to support Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign. Her memoir, Tomorrow Will Be Different: Love, Loss, and the Fight for Trans Equality, published in 2018, includes a forward by President Joe Biden.

FAQs

Why is Sarah McBride’s election significant?
McBride’s win marks the first time an openly transgender person will serve in the U.S. Congress.

What key policies did McBride focus on in her campaign?
Her campaign prioritized healthcare access, wage increases and reproductive rights.