Who is Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender member of U.S. Congress?
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.
US Election Result Live Updates
Swing state results deciding who'll be new POTUS
Trump vs Harris: Who’s winning which state? Full list
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.
Also Read: French President Emanuel Macron congratulates Donald Trump on his U.S elections victory, gets trolled on social media; here's the reason
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
Read more on economictimes.indiatimes.com
