Biography
Sarah McBride, born on August 9, 1990, in Wilmington, Delaware, is a Democratic politician and activist serving as the U.S. Representative for Delaware's at-large congressional district since January 3, 2025. She is the first openly transgender person elected to the U.S. Congress.
Prior to her congressional tenure, McBride served as a Delaware State Senator from 2020 to 2025, representing the 1st Senate District. During her time in the state senate, she championed significant legislation, including the Healthy Delaware Families Act, which provided paid family and medical leave, and the Protect Medicaid Act of 2024, securing substantial federal funding for Delaware's Medicaid program.
McBride's advocacy extends beyond her legislative work. She was the national press secretary for the Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest LGBTQ+ rights organization, and made history in 2016 as the first openly transgender person to speak at a major party convention during the Democratic National Convention.
In her personal life, McBride married fellow LGBTQ+ rights activist Andrew Cray in 2014; tragically, Cray passed away from cancer just days after their wedding. McBride is also an ordained Presbyterian elder and has taught public policy at the University of Delaware.
Education and Political Experience
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Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from American University, 2013.
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Political Experience:
- Interned at the White House in 2012 during President Barack Obama's administration, becoming the first openly transgender woman to do so.
- National press secretary for the Human Rights Campaign from 2016 to 2021.
- Elected to the Delaware State Senate in 2020, serving until 2025.
- Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2024, representing Delaware's at-large congressional district.
Throughout her career, McBride has been a trailblazer for LGBTQ+ rights and a dedicated public servant, focusing on healthcare access, family leave policies, and social justice initiatives.
