McBride wins Delaware’s at-large House seat against Republican candidate John Whalen III, a former state police officer

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.

  • Fredselfish@lemmy.world
    432·
    2 months ago

    If Trump wins , he becomes a dictator and guess what she will be one of the first who get purge from office. We better be ready to fight goddamm it.

    • BlueÆther@no.lastname.nz
      20·
      2 months ago

      That was what I was thinking, and he will have the backing of the supreme court.

      God I feel sorry for you Americans and us as the rest of the world