Childhood and Education Journey of Sarah McBride in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 2, 2025

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. Previously, she served as a Delaware State Senator from 2021-2025. Prior to her time in elected office, she was the national press secretary of the Human Rights Campaign. She is the first openly transgender member of the United States Congress, and the highest-ranking openly transgender elected official in the nation.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

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.

2010: Undergraduate Senate Member

In 2010, Sarah McBride became a member of the undergraduate senate where she worked on arts advocacy, the purchase of conflict-free minerals on campus and academic regulations.

2011: Elected President of American University Student Government

In 2011, Sarah McBride was elected president of the American University Student Government.

2011: Elected Student Body President at American University

In 2011, Sarah McBride was elected student body president at American University.

2011: Cited Markell as a role model

In a 2011 interview, Sarah McBride cited Jack Markell as a particular role model.

2012: Came Out as Transgender Woman

During her last week as student body president in 2012, Sarah McBride came out as a transgender woman in her college's student newspaper, The Eagle, gaining international attention.

2013: Graduation from American University

In 2013, Sarah McBride earned a bachelor's degree from American University in Washington, D.C.

August 24, 2014: Marriage to Andrew Cray

On August 24, 2014, Sarah McBride married fellow LGBTQ rights activist Andrew Cray in a small, private wedding ceremony in Washington, D.C., officiated by Episcopal bishop Gene Robinson. He died four days later.

May 2015: Jill Biden tells McBride's story

In May 2015, Second Lady Jill Biden told Sarah McBride's story in a speech, emphasizing the importance of valuing young people for who they are.

2018: Publication of 'Tomorrow Will Be Different'

In 2018, Sarah McBride published her memoir, "Tomorrow Will Be Different: Love, Loss, and the Fight for Trans Equality", with a foreword by Joe Biden.

Tomorrow Will Be Different: Love, Loss, and the Fight for Trans Equality

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August 2023: Interview with Jewish Insider

In an August 2023 interview with Jewish Insider, Sarah McBride "framed herself as a staunch supporter of Israel and the U.S.–Israel relationship, as well as a committed fighter against antisemitism".