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Sarah McBride Becomes First Trans State Senator In US history

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Sarah McBride was elected in Delaware as the first openly transgender state senator in US history. McBride won a seat representing the first State Senate district in Delaware, reports Business Insider. This makes her the highest-ranking openly transgender legislator. "I'm so thankful to the hundreds of volunteers who made calls, sent texts, and talked to voters to bring our neighbors together." McBride said in a statement. McBride told Vox that she used to experience transphobic harassment after entering the public sphere. However, she described voters in the largely Democratic first district as "fair-minded."

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