Democrat Sarah McBride made history on Tuesday as the first transgender person elected to Congress.
The Delaware native won the state’s only seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, replacing fellow Democrat Lisa Blunt Rochester, who also made history by becoming Delaware’s first female senator.
McBride secured 57.7% of the vote, defeating Republican opponent John Whalen III, who garnered 42.3%. McBride’s campaign raised over $3.5 million, while Whalen raised under $7,000 by mid-October.
In an interview with CBS, McBride emphasised her focus on key issues like affordable child care, paid family leave, housing, healthcare, and reproductive freedom.
At 34, McBride has been active in politics for years. She interned at the White House during President Obama’s second term while earning a degree in government and American politics from American University.
In 2020, she became the first openly transgender person elected to Delaware’s state senate, where she prioritised education, families, and Medicaid.
After her victory, McBride expressed gratitude to her supporters on X, reaffirming her commitment to reproductive freedom, paid leave, affordable child care, and ensuring healthcare and housing access for all, while promoting an inclusive democracy.
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