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Sarah McBride Is Set to Be the Nation’s Highest-Ranking Transgender Official

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Delaware Democrats on Tuesday nominated Sarah McBride, a transgender rights activist, for a State Senate seat, advancing her bid to become the nation’s highest-ranking openly transgender elected official.

Ms. McBride, 30, defeated a token primary challenger and is widely expected to win the November general election — the Wilmington-based seat is safely Democratic and is being vacated by Harris B.

McDowell III, who is retiring after representing the district for 44 years. Ms. McBride said in an interview that she wanted her victory to inspire others.

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