Summary
Sarah McBride has made history as the first openly transgender person elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, winning Delaware’s at-large House seat.
McBride, a Democrat, emphasized her commitment to reproductive rights, affordable healthcare, paid leave, and LGBTQ+ equality throughout her campaign. Previously, McBride became the first transgender person elected to a state senate in 2020 and was a prominent LGBTQ+ advocate with roles at the Human Rights Campaign and in Delaware’s legislature.
Her victory comes amid a surge in anti-trans legislation and rhetoric, including significant spending on anti-trans ads by Republican groups.
Trans woman that is, at this time, likely going into the MAGA fire. We need to support the shit out of her.
Sadly, there’s a good chance she’ll be dead before 2026. Trump’s win will embolden the Christian Taliban like never before.