Sarah McBride Becomes First Openly Transgender Person Elected to U.S. Congress, Winning Delaware's At-Large Seat

Nov 6, 2024, 02:56 AM

On November 5, 2024, Democrat Sarah McBride was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Delaware's at-large congressional district, making history as the first openly transgender person to serve in Congress. McBride, currently a Delaware state senator, won the seat by defeating Republican John Whalen III in the 2024 election. The Associated Press called the race at 9:43 p.m. EST on election night, with major news outlets confirming her victory.