State Sen. Sarah McBride could become the first transgender member of Congress after winning the Democratic primary for Delaware’s only seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Delaware could elect the first openly transgender member of Congress in November.State Sen. Sarah McBride — the nation’s first trans state senator — won the Democratic primary Tuesday for Delaware’s only seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.McBride could now make history if elected to the House in the fall.“My heart is filled with hope and gratitude,” McBride told The Associated Press. “I’m grateful, I’m hopeful and I’m motivated.
”RELATED STORY | Senate confirms first openly transgender federal officialMcBride defeated Democratic opponents Earl Cooper and Elias Weir in Tuesday’s primary. She garnered almost $3 million in funds from around the country, while her opponents did not report raising any money for their campaigns, according to AP.McBride will now go head-to-head in November with John Whalen III, who emerged victorious in the GOP primary race against Donyale Hall.
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