Elections in the United States: Sarah McBride will be the first trans woman to reach Congress

Elections in the United States: Sarah McBride will be the first trans woman to reach Congress

November 6, 2024 – 01:22

The Democrat defeated Republican John Whalen III with 63% of the votes. In this way, she became the first transgender person to reach the House of Representatives.

While Kamala Harris and donald trump They dispute the presidency of USA, the democrat Sarah McBride this Tuesday he was left with the only seat at stake in the state of Delaware for him United States Congress and became the first transgender person in history to be elected to the House of Representatives.

The 34-year-old congresswoman defeated the Republican John Whalen III with 63% of the votes, according to the NBC News site. “Thank you, Delaware! Thanks to your votes and your values, I am proud to be your next member of Congress.”he expressed on his networks.

In a message to citizens, McBride welcomed the support obtained and took the opportunity to invite them to build a better democracy. “Delaware has sent a message loud and clear: we must be a country that protects reproductive freedom, ensures paid leave and affordable child care for all our families, ensures that housing and health care are available to all and is a democracy big enough for everyone,” he said.

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Who is Sarah McBride, the Democrat who will be the first trans woman to reach the US Congress

In 2020, McBride She also became the first trans woman to reach the state senate, mandate that he held until this election. Further back in time, the future congresswoman was the first trans activist to speak at a national convention of a political party of USA, event that took place in 2016 during the campaign Hillary Clinton. She was also the first to do an internship at the White House in 2012, under the management of former president Barack Obama.

Human Rights Campaign, one of the most important organizations defending community rights LGTBQ+ in the United States, he supported McBride’s candidacy during the campaign. This Tuesday, after confirming his arrival in Congress, he welcomed his victory on the networks. “We are so proud, Congresswoman-elect Sarah McBride! Your story will help LGBTQ+ youth dream bigger, reach higher, and change the world“said the organization.

The LGBTQ+ organization also expressed itself Victory Fund dedicated to promoting the representation of LGBTQ+ people in politics. “Sarah’s voice is vital, and she will continue to be a tireless advocate for her constituents and community.”” the group declared and congratulated McBride for “making history.”

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