Democrat Sarah McBride became the first transgender woman to gain a seat in the United States Congress, according to projections of the results of the American elections.
McBride, 34, managed to represent Delaware in the United States Congress by winning with 57.6 percent of the vote against Republican candidate John Whalen III. In 2020, he became the first person identifying as transgender to serve in the state Senate.
“Thank you, Delaware! Because of your votes and your values, I am proud to be your next member of Congress. Delaware has sent a message loud and clear: we must be a country that protects reproductive freedom, guarantees leave paid and child care that is affordable for all our families, that ensures that housing and health care are accessible to all and that this is a democracy big enough for everyone,” she said. he expressed through his profile on the social network X.
During an interview with NBC television in September, McBride said that his goal in Congress was to work to break partisan gridlock and pass laws such as paid medical leave.
Projections also give victory in the state of Delaware to the Democratic candidate to occupy the White House, the vice president Kamala Harrisagainst Republican candidate Donald Trump.
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