Sarah McBride Makes History as First Transgender Congress Member
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Sarah McBride has become the first transgender person elected to the US Congress, winning Delaware's sole House seat. A state senator and LGBTQ advocate, McBride has focused on issues like affordable healthcare and anti-discrimination legislation. Her election comes amid heightened political focus on transgender issues, with many states enacting restrictive measures. McBride aims to prioritize policy changes over the historic nature of her candidacy.
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