Sarah McBride Clears Field; Likely to Be First Trans Member of Congress

WASHINGTON–Today, Eugene Young dropped his primary bid to represent Delaware’s lone congressional district, effectively clearing the field for Sarah McBride to become the first out transgender member of Congress in American history. The filing deadline for the September 10 primary is July 9, creating a small chance that another candidate could join the race.

Annise Parker, President & CEO of LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, issued the following statement on today’s news:

“With trans rights under assault in states across the country, Sarah McBride’s ability to clear the primary field to represent Delaware in Congress proves that voters want their leaders focused on solving the issues that matter to their daily lives – not singling out their trans neighbors. Our democracy works best when we all have a seat at the table, and our community is overjoyed today at the news that – for the first time in the 246 years since our Congress was created – the trans community is poised to have a voice in our national legislature. Hundreds of thousands of Delawareans will vote for Sarah in September and November, not because she’s trans, but because she’s been an effective, well-respected leader in the state for years. The LGBTQ+ community, and America, are fortunate to have an incredible trans leader like Sarah advocating for all of us in Washington.” 

Sarah McBride is an endorsed Spotlight Candidate of LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, has participated in LGBTQ+ Victory Institute’s campaign training, and is a former LGBTQ+ Victory Fund office intern.