Sarah McBride Elected as First Transgender Member of US Congress
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Sarah McBride has made history as the first openly transgender person elected to the U.S. Congress, winning Delaware's single seat in the House of Representatives. McBride, a Democrat, secured 57.7% of the vote against Republican John Whalen III. Her campaign focused on issues like affordable childcare, healthcare, and reproductive freedom. McBride previously served as a state senator and has been active in politics since interning at the White House in 2012.
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