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Democratic Lawmaker Becomes First Openly Trans Member of Congress

Democratic congressional candidate from Delaware Sarah McBride hugs Delaware State Treasurer Colleen Davis during a press conference on the steps of Delaware Legislative Hall on March, 4 2024 in Dover, Delaware. (Credit: Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)

A Democratic state lawmaker has just made history by becoming the first transgender person to be elected to Congress.

Sarah McBride, a state senator from Delaware, defeated Republican John Whalen III to win the state's only open House seat, as reported by NBC News.

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