An overview of the childhood and early education of Sarah McBride, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Sarah McBride is an American politician and activist, currently serving as the U.S. representative for Delaware's at-large congressional district. A Democrat, she previously served in the Delaware State Senate from 2021 to 2025 and as the national press secretary for the Human Rights Campaign from 2016 to 2021. McBride is a trailblazer as the highest-ranking openly transgender elected official in the United States and the first openly transgender member of Congress.
August 9, 1990: Sarah McBride's Birth
On August 9, 1990, Sarah Elizabeth McBride was born. She would later become an American activist and politician.
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2009: Graduation from Cab Calloway
In 2009, Sarah McBride graduated from Cab Calloway.
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2010: Undergraduate Senate Member
In 2010, Sarah McBride became a member of the undergraduate senate.
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2011: Elected President of Student Government
In 2011, Sarah McBride was elected president of the American University Student Government.
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2011: Elected Student Body President
In 2011, Sarah McBride was elected student body president at American University.
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2012: Came Out as Transgender
In 2012, during her last week as student body president, Sarah McBride came out as a transgender woman in her college's student newspaper.
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2013: Graduation from American University
In 2013, Sarah McBride earned a bachelor's degree from American University in Washington, D.C.
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August 24, 2014: Married Andrew Cray
On August 24, 2014, Sarah McBride married Andrew Cray.
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May 2015: Jill Biden Shared McBride's Story
In May 2015, Second Lady Jill Biden told Sarah McBride's story in a speech.
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July 2016: Speaker at Democratic National Convention
In July 2016, Sarah McBride became the first openly transgender person to address a major party convention at the Democratic National Convention.
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July 28, 2016: Spoke at Democratic National Convention
On July 28, 2016, Sarah McBride became the first openly transgender person to speak at a national party convention when she addressed the 2016 Democratic National Convention, paying tribute to her late husband Andrew Cray.
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2018: Publication of Memoir
In 2018, Sarah McBride published her memoir, "Tomorrow Will Be Different: Love, Loss, and the Fight for Trans Equality,".
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July 9, 2019: Announced Candidacy for Delaware Senate
On July 9, 2019, Sarah McBride formally announced her candidacy for the Delaware Senate.
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November 2020: Elected as First Transgender State Senator
In November 2020, Sarah McBride won her election, becoming the first transgender state senator in United States history.
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2020: First Openly Transgender State Senator
In 2020, Sarah McBride was elected as the first openly transgender person to serve as a state senator in the United States.
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June 2023: Announced Candidacy for Congress
In June 2023, Sarah McBride announced her candidacy to represent Delaware's at-large congressional district.
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August 2023: Interview with Jewish Insider
In August 2023, Sarah McBride was interviewed by Jewish Insider, where she expressed her support for Israel and the U.S.-Israel relationship.
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2024: Campaign for US Congress
In 2024, Sarah McBride campaigned for the U.S. House of Representatives.
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