Delaware State Senator Sarah McBride secured the Democratic nomination for the state’s lone U.S. House seat on Tuesday, setting her up to potentially become the first transgender member of Congress. McBride, the nation's first transgender state senator, garnered an impressive 80% of the vote, defeating Earl Cooper and Elias Weir. During her election night speech in New Castle, McBride said, “While tonight we celebrate our victory in the primary, we all know that our work is far from over.” She emphasized the stakes of the November election, citing the threat posed by MAGA extremists and the Project 2025 agenda. McBride is now the frontrunner in Delaware's heavily Democratic district to replace Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester, who is running for Senate. She will face Republican John Whalen III, a retired police officer, in November. LGBTQ advocacy groups have lauded McBride’s win. Annise Parker, president of the LGBTQ Victory Fund, praised her candidacy, stating, “Nobody is more qualified than Sarah to represent the values of Delaware in Congress.” Kelley Robinson of the Human Rights Campaign commended McBride’s connection with her constituents. With a legislative record that includes expanding paid family leave and Medicaid, McBride's congressional priorities focus on healthcare access, reproductive rights, and wage increases. If elected, McBride would continue to break barriers and serve as a trailblazer for transgender representation in U.S. politics. #Queer Up Politics