The Women Post

The Women Post

Share this post

The Women Post
The Women Post
The Rise of Sarah McBride, the First Openly Transgender Woman Elected to Congress
Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More
NEWS

The Rise of Sarah McBride, the First Openly Transgender Woman Elected to Congress

Harper Thompson's avatar
Harper Thompson
Nov 21, 2024
∙ Paid
3

Share this post

The Women Post
The Women Post
The Rise of Sarah McBride, the First Openly Transgender Woman Elected to Congress
Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More
1
Share

Delaware state Sen. Sarah McBride made history by winning the state’s only House seat, becoming the first openly transgender woman elected to Congress. McBride, a Democrat, secured victory with 57.8% of the vote, defeating Republican challenger John Whalen III.

Speaking at Delaware’s Democratic election night celebration, McBride highlighted the signific…

This post is for paid subscribers

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 The Women Post
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture

Share

Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More