Sarah McBride
Sarah McBride | |
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Member of the Delaware Senate from the 1st district | |
Assumed office November 4, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Harris McDowell III |
Personal details | |
Born | Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. | August 9, 1990
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | |
Education | American University (BA) |
Website | Official website State Assembly website |
Sarah Elizabeth McBride (born August 9, 1990) is an American activist and politician who has been a
McBride is largely credited with having earlier gained passage of legislation in Delaware banning discrimination on the basis of
McBride is a candidate for Delaware's at-large congressional district in the 2024 election to succeed Lisa Blunt Rochester. If elected, she would be the first openly transgender member of Congress.[11]
Early life
Sarah McBride was born in Wilmington, Delaware, to David and Sally McBride on August 9, 1990. Her father was a lawyer for Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor and her mother was a guidance counselor and a founder of the Cab Calloway School of the Arts. McBride graduated from Cab Calloway in 2009 and earned a bachelor's degree from American University in 2013.[12] During this time she had already begun political advocacy.[13][14][15]
Early career
McBride worked as a staffer on several campaigns in Delaware, including that of Governor
McBride's coming out was featured on
In January 2013, McBride joined the board of directors of Equality Delaware and quickly became the state's leading advocate for legal protections and hate crimes legislation for transgender Delawareans. McBride and her family led the lobbying effort for legislation protecting Delawareans from discrimination on the basis of gender identity and expression in employment, housing, insurance, and public accommodations.[23][24] In addition to serving as the primary spokesperson for the legislation, McBride built on her close relationship with Governor Jack Markell and Attorney General Beau Biden to gain the vocal support of both officials behind the bill. The legislation passed the state senate by a margin of one vote and the state house by a vote of 24–17. An amended bill was re-passed by the state senate and immediately signed into law by Markell in June 2013.[25]
Upon signing the legislation, Markell stated:[26]
I especially want to thank my friend Sarah McBride, an intelligent and talented Delawarean who happens to be transgender. She courageously stood before the General Assembly to describe her personal struggles with gender identity and communicate her desire to return home after her college graduation without fear. Her tireless advocacy for passage of this legislation has made a real difference for all transgender people in Delaware.
After passage of this legislation, McBride worked on the LGBT Progress team at the
.In April 2016, McBride delivered a
On July 28, 2016, McBride became the first openly transgender person to speak at a national party convention when she spoke at the 2016 Democratic National Convention. In her speech, which lasted less than four minutes, McBride paid tribute to her late husband Andrew Cray and his commitment to LGBT rights.[38]
Political electoral career
On July 9, 2019, McBride formally announced her candidacy for the Delaware Senate.[39] She stated that her focus would be health care and paid family and medical leave.[40]
Elected in November 2020, McBride was sworn in as a member of the Delaware Senate in January 2021. She is the first transgender state senator in United States history. She replaced fellow Democrat Harris McDowell III, who retired at the end of his term.[41]
McBride is the Chair of the Delaware General Assembly Health & Social Services committee. She is also a member of the Corrections & Public Safety, Housing, Judiciary, and Veterans Affairs committees.[12]
On June 26, 2023, following Representative
Tenure
McBride sponsored Senate Bill 1, the Healthy Delaware Families Act,
Personal life
In August 2014, McBride married Andrew Cray, who had received a terminal cancer diagnosis. Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson presided at their ceremony. Four days after their wedding, Cray died from cancer.[46]
Electoral history
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Sarah McBride | 7,902 | 91.3 | |
Democratic | Joseph McCole | 752 | 8.7 | |
Total votes | 8,654 | 100 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Sarah McBride | 16,861 | 73.3 | |
Republican | Steve Washington | 6,143 | 26.7 | |
Total votes | 23,004 | 100 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Sarah McBride (incumbent) | 13,204 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 13,204 | 100.0 |
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Further reading
- Reynolds, Andrew (October 15, 2018). The children of Harvey Milk : how LGBTQ politicians changed the world. Oxford University Press. pp. 149–167. ISBN 9780190460952.