Sarah McBride becomes the first transgender congresswoman in the United States
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Sarah McBride has become the first openly transgender congresswoman, winning the election in Delaware. The 34-year-old politician will represent her home state in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The 34-year-old will now represent her home state of Delaware in the House of Representatives.
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On Tuesday, Delaware Senator Sarah McBride won the lone seat in the House of Representatives, becoming the first openly transgender person elected to Congress.
A native of Delaware, McBride will bring to the House of Representatives not only the voice of her district, but also the hope for greater inclusiveness and diversity in American politics, the media reports.
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“Tonight is a testament to the people of Delaware that here in our neighboring state, we judge candidates on their ideas, not their personalities,” McBride said at the Democratic victory celebration on Tuesday night.
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