Sarah McBride is the first openly transgender person elected to the U.S. Congress, representing Delaware’s at-large district.

Before her congressional career, she made history in 2020 as the first openly transgender State Senator in U.S. history.

She was a prominent national advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, serving as the National Press Secretary for the Human Rights Campaign.

Her legislative focus is on healthcare, paid family and medical leave, and universal pre-kindergarten, issues she championed in the Delaware state legislature.

“From a state-level trailblazer to a national historic figure, Sarah McBride’s career is a landmark in American politics, fundamentally expanding the scope of representation in the halls of Congress.”

Sarah McBride: A Historic Voice for Delaware

Representative Sarah McBride’s election to Congress is a watershed moment in American history. As the first openly transgender person to serve in the U.S. House, her career is one of trailblazing advocacy, effective legislating, and breaking down barriers. Her journey from a student activist to a national spokesperson and now a federal lawmaker is a story of resilience and a commitment to creating a more inclusive government.

McBride’s work in public service began long before her own campaigns. While still in college, she interned in the Obama White House, becoming the first openly transgender woman to work there in any capacity. She became a leading voice for LGBTQ+ equality, eventually serving as the National Press Secretary for the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ advocacy organization. In this role, she became a prominent national figure, advocating for non-discrimination protections across the country.

She first entered elected office in 2020, when she made history by winning a seat in the Delaware State Senate, becoming the highest-ranking openly transgender official in the United States at the time. As a state senator, she was a highly effective legislator, successfully championing and passing landmark legislation to provide paid family and medical leave for workers across the state.

In 2024, McBride ran for and won the election to represent Delaware’s at-large congressional district, which covers the entire state. Her victory marked another historic first, making her the first openly transgender person elected to federal office. In Congress, she continues to focus on the core economic and healthcare issues she championed in the state legislature. She is an advocate for lowering healthcare costs, ensuring access to quality education, and supporting working families, bringing a powerful and historic new voice to the national conversation.

Sources Used

Ballotpedia Profile: https://ballotpedia.org/Sarah_McBride

GovTrack.us Legislative Record: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/sarah_mcbride/456956

Human Rights Campaign Profile: https://www.hrc.org/p/sarah-mcbride

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