Sarah McBride's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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 as a Delaware State Senator. Prior, she was the national press secretary for the Human Rights Campaign. McBride is notable as the first openly transgender member of the United States Congress and the highest-ranking openly transgender elected official in the United States.

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

2012: Internship at the White House

In 2012, Sarah McBride interned at the White House, becoming the first openly transgender woman to work there in any capacity. She worked in the White House Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs on LGBTQ issues.

2012: Coming 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, The Eagle.

June 2013: Passage of Anti-Discrimination Legislation

In June 2013, legislation protecting Delawareans from discrimination based on gender identity and expression in employment, housing, insurance, and public accommodations was signed into law after Sarah McBride and her family led the lobbying effort.

2014: Recognition as Most Valuable Progressive

In 2014, Sarah McBride was ranked the Most Valuable Progressive in Delaware by DelawareLiberal.net, listed in the Trans 100, and named one of the fifty upcoming millennials poised to make a difference by MIC.com.

July 2016: Speaker at Democratic National Convention

In July 2016, Sarah McBride became the first openly transgender person to address a major party convention in American history, speaking at the Democratic National Convention.

July 28, 2016: Speech 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 spoke at the 2016 Democratic National Convention, paying tribute to her late husband Andrew Cray.

November 2020: Election as First Transgender State Senator

In November 2020, Sarah McBride won her election, becoming the first transgender state senator in United States history. During her first term, she successfully sponsored the Healthy Delaware Families Act.

2020: Election as State Senator

In 2020, Sarah McBride was elected as the first openly transgender 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 2024 United States House of Representatives election in Delaware, becoming the Democratic nominee.