![]() ![]() McBride has long-standing ties to Delaware’s best-known political family. McBride interned at the White House under former President Barack Obama and made history at the 2016 Democratic National Convention as the first openly trans person to speak at a major party convention. There are several other transgender legislators around the country but she’s the first trans member of any state Senate. McBride was elected in 2020 in a heavily Democratic district stretching from northern Wilmington to the Pennsylvania border. “This law is a good start, but government should do more to make it easier for people to raise a family,” she said. In a video posted to social media, McBride, a Democrat, said people deserve a representative “who sees them and who respects them.” Her announcement also highlighted her support for paid family leave, which passed the state Senate last year. Already the first openly transgender state senator elected in the country, she’d be the first transgender member of Congress if she wins in November. ![]() Sarah McBride announced Monday she’s running for the U.S. ![]()
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