Sarah McBride's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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Sarah McBride

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Sarah McBride. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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.

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.

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.

2014: Most Valuable Progressive in Delaware

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

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.

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.

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.

September 10, 2024: Won Democratic Primary Election

On September 10, 2024, Sarah McBride won the Democratic Primary election for the United States House of Representatives election in Delaware.

November 2024: Won general election

In November 2024, Sarah McBride won the general election for the United States House of Representatives election in Delaware.

January 3, 2025: Became first openly transgender member of U.S. Congress

On January 3, 2025, Sarah McBride became the first openly transgender member of the U.S. Congress.

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