History of Sarah McBride in Timeline
Sarah Elizabeth McBride is an American politician and activist serving as the U.S. Representative-elect for Delaware's at-large congressional district. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served in the Delaware Senate, representing the 1st district from 2021. Before entering politics, McBride worked as the national press secretary for the Human Rights Campaign. Her 2020 election to the Delaware Senate made history, as she became the first openly transgender state senator in the United States. This also made her the highest-ranking openly transgender elected official in U.S. history. Her recent election to the U.S. House of Representatives continues her rise in American politics.
August 9, 1990: Birth of Sarah McBride
Sarah Elizabeth McBride was born on August 9, 1990.
2008: Works on Governor Jack Markell's campaign
Sarah McBride worked on Governor Jack Markell's campaign in 2008.
2009: Sarah McBride graduates from Cab Calloway
Sarah McBride graduated from Cab Calloway School of the Arts in 2009.
2010: Sarah McBride serves in undergraduate senate
Sarah McBride served in the undergraduate senate at American University, working on issues such as arts advocacy and academic regulations in 2010.
2010: Works on Beau Biden's campaign
Sarah McBride worked on Beau Biden's campaign in 2010.
2011: Sarah McBride elected student body president
Sarah McBride was elected student body president at American University in 2011.
2012: Sarah McBride comes out as transgender
During her last week as student body president in 2012, Sarah McBride came out as a transgender woman.
2012: Interns at the White House
In 2012, Sarah McBride became the first openly transgender woman to intern at the White House.
January 2013: Joins Equality Delaware board of directors
Sarah McBride joined the board of directors of Equality Delaware in January 2013.
June 2013: Legislation protecting transgender Delawareans signed into law
Legislation protecting transgender Delawareans from discrimination was signed into law in June 2013.
2013: Sarah McBride graduates from American University
Sarah McBride earned a bachelor's degree from American University in 2013.
August 24, 2014: Marriage to Andrew Cray
On August 24, 2014, Sarah McBride married Andrew Cray in a small ceremony on their apartment rooftop in Washington, D.C. The ceremony was officiated by Bishop Gene Robinson.
2014: Recognized for advocacy work
In 2014, Sarah McBride was recognized for her advocacy work, being named the Most Valuable Progressive in Delaware and included in the Trans 100 list.
May 2015: Jill Biden shares McBride's story
In May 2015, Second Lady Jill Biden shared Sarah McBride's story in a speech.
2015: Featured in New Statesman article
A 2015 article in the New Statesman predicted that McBride would be the first transgender American elected to high public office.
April 2016: Delivers TED Talk
Sarah McBride delivered a TED Talk titled "Gender assigned to us at birth should not dictate who we are" in April 2016.
July 2016: Sarah McBride speaks at the Democratic National Convention
In July 2016, Sarah McBride became the first openly transgender person to address a major party convention in American history when she spoke at the Democratic National Convention.
July 28, 2016: Speaks at 2016 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.
2016: Panelist at "GLOBE Pride 2016"
Sarah McBride was a panelist at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's "GLOBE Pride 2016".
2018: Publication of "Tomorrow Will Be Different"
Sarah McBride published her memoir, "Tomorrow Will Be Different: Love, Loss, and the Fight for Trans Equality," in 2018.
July 9, 2019: Announces candidacy for Delaware Senate
On July 9, 2019, Sarah McBride formally announced her candidacy for the Delaware Senate.
November 2020: Wins Delaware Senate election
Sarah McBride won the Delaware Senate election in November 2020, making history as the first openly transgender state senator.
November 2020: Sarah McBride elected to Delaware State Senate
Sarah McBride won the election for the Delaware State Senate in November 2020.
January 2021: Sarah McBride sworn in as Delaware State Senator
In January 2021, Sarah McBride was sworn in as a Delaware State Senator, becoming the first openly transgender state senator in U.S. history.
June 2023: Announces candidacy for U.S. House
In June 2023, Sarah McBride announced her candidacy for Delaware's at-large congressional district in the 2024 election.
August 2023: Interview with Jewish Insider
In August 2023, Sarah McBride gave an interview with Jewish Insider where she expressed her support for Israel, the U.S.-Israel relationship, and her commitment to fighting antisemitism. She also voiced her support for the Abraham Accords, called for a new Iran nuclear deal, and expressed her support for the IHRA working definition of antisemitism.
September 10, 2024: Democratic Primary Win
On September 10, 2024, Sarah McBride won the Democratic Primary election for the 2024 United States House of Representatives election in Delaware with 79.9% of the vote, becoming the Democratic nominee.
2024: Runs for U.S. House of Representatives
Sarah McBride ran for Delaware's at-large congressional district in the 2024 election.
2024: Sarah McBride elected to U.S. House of Representatives
Sarah McBride won the election for Delaware's at-large congressional district in 2024, becoming the first openly transgender member of the United States Congress.