Sarah McBride, who in 2016 was the first openly transgender person to address the Democratic National Convention, made history again with a primary victory Tuesday night, setting her up for her likely win as the highest-ranking openly transgender legislator in the United States. “I’m overwhelmed with gratitude tonight,” McBride said in a statement. “This victory would be impossible without the incredible work of hundreds of grassroots volunteers.
It proves that Delaware can show America what is possible when neighbors come together.” The LGBTQ Victory Fund, which had endorsed McBride, declared victory for her in the Delaware’s First Senate District shortly after polls closed at 9 pm.