History of Sarah McBride in Timeline

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.

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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.

Others born on this day/year

2008: Staffer for Jack Markell's Campaign

In 2008, Sarah McBride worked as a staffer on Jack Markell's campaign in Delaware.

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.

2010: Staffer for Beau Biden's Campaign

In 2010, Sarah McBride worked as a staffer on Beau Biden's campaign for Delaware attorney general.

2011: Elected President of Student Government

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

2011: Elected Student Body President

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

2012: White House Internship

In 2012, Sarah McBride interned at the White House, becoming the first openly transgender woman to work there.

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.

January 2013: Joined Equality Delaware Board

In January 2013, Sarah McBride joined the board of directors of Equality Delaware.

June 2013: Passage of Anti-Discrimination Legislation

In June 2013, legislation protecting Delawareans from discrimination based on gender identity and expression was signed into law, following lobbying efforts led by Sarah McBride.

2013: Graduation from American University

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

August 24, 2014: Married Andrew Cray

On August 24, 2014, Sarah McBride married Andrew Cray.

2014: Most Valuable Progressive in Delaware

In 2014, Sarah McBride was ranked the Most Valuable Progressive in Delaware by DelawareLiberal.net.

May 2015: Jill Biden Shared McBride's Story

In May 2015, Second Lady Jill Biden told Sarah McBride's story in a speech.

2015: Predicted to Be First Transgender Elected Official

In 2015, an article predicted Sarah McBride would be the first transgender American elected to high public office.

April 2016: Delivered TED Talk

In April 2016, Sarah McBride delivered a TED Talk titled, "Gender assigned to us at birth should not dictate who we are."

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.

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.