LGBT+ Americans have at least something to celebrate tonight after the country gained its first trans state senator alongside a series of victories for out candidates.
However the world’s eyes are on the remaining swing states in the presidential election. The race to the White House is still far too close to call.
Much of the global attention is focused on the battle between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. But the elections also saw a series of important local and state races, as well as a fight for the US House of Representatives and Senate.
And in one historic victory, Sarah McBride in Delaware has become the first openly trans state senator in US history. When sworn in, she will become the nation’s