Today, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund Spotlight candidate Sarah McBride was officially elected by Delaware voters to represent them in the U.S. House of Representatives, making history as the first out transgender representative in Congress.
LGBTQ+ Victory Fund President & CEO Annise Parker released the following statement:
“We are excited to see Sarah McBride officially shatter the glass ceiling and finally provide representation for transgender people in the U.S. House of Representatives. Sarah’s voice is vital, and she will continue to be a tireless advocate for her constituents and community. The people of Delaware have elevated a proven leader who they know will work for them and the issues that matter. We congratulate Sarah and the people of Delaware for making history and showing the importance of diverse voices in government.”
Nearly 800 LGBTQ+ candidates are on the ballot according to updated totals from LGBTQ+ Victory Fund. 508 total candidates have been endorsed by LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, of which 421 are on the ballot. For election night updates, visit our Election 2024 tracker.
About LGBTQ+ Victory Fund
LGBTQ+ Victory Fund works to achieve and sustain equality by increasing the number of out LGBTQ+ elected officials at all levels of government while ensuring they reflect the diversity of those they serve. Since 1991, Victory Fund has helped thousands of LGBTQ+ candidates win local, state, and federal elections.
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