Delaware state Sen. Sarah McBride has officially launched a bid to become the first transgender person to be elected to U.S. Congress.
McBride already became the first-ever transgender state senator in the U.S. after winning election to the Delaware Senate in 2020. The activist-turned politician, 32, argues there needs to be more diverse representation in Congress.
“It’s clear that diversity in government is necessary for us to not just ensure we have a healthy democracy but also to truly deliver for people,” McBride told Delaware Online.