US EditionDemocrat Sarah McBride becomes first openly transgender member of US Congress
- Democrat Sarah McBride has been elected as the first openly transgender person in US Congress, marking a historic milestone for the nation.
- Ms McBride won decisively against Republican John Whalen III for Delaware's House seat, reflecting her strong campaign.
- She raised over $3 million for her campaign and emphasized that Delawareans prioritize ideas over identities in elections.
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Democrat Sarah McBride becomes the first transgender member of US Congress
Democrat Sarah McBride became the first openly transgender person elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, Edison Research projected on Tuesday, November 5th, winning election to Delaware’s at-large seat. McBride, a 34-year-old state senator, won a competitive primary for Delaware’s at-large congressional district, considered safely Democratic, in September. She became the first openly transgender person to serve as a state senator when she…
Delaware Dem becomes first openly transgender federal lawmaker
The United States has elected its first openly transgender member of Congress. On Tuesday, Democrat Sarah McBride, a state senator from Delaware, won the state’s at-large seat in the House of Representatives. The seat has been a reliable win for the Democrats, but McBride won a competitive primary.Her win comes against the backdrop of a Trump campaign and broader Republican anti-transgender push, including tens of millions of dollars in advertis…
Trans Candidates Triumph in Key Elections Despite GOP’s Anti-Trans Ad Campaign
Transgender candidates won several federal, state and local elections this cycle, despite Republicans spending over $200 million on an ad campaign that falsely presented trans people as a threat to the nation. Delaware State Sen. Sarah McBride (D) won the state’s sole House seat on Tuesday, becoming the first openly transgender person elected to Congress. “Because of your votes and… Source
Sarah McBride, one of the most prominent trans activists in the United States, has become the first openly transgender person to be elected to Congress. The Democratic victory takes place in the midst of a wave of anti-LGBTQ laws across the country and an increase in rhetoric against the trans community. Only this year 16 states have passed a total of 45 laws restricting the rights of trans people, especially in the field of health and education…
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