Delaware State Sen. Sarah McBride launches a historic congressional campaign as the first openly transgender person to potentially serve in the U.S. House.
Driving the news: McBride announced her candidacy on Monday to succeed Democrat Lisa Blunt Rochester as Delaware’s at-large member.
* In her announcement, McBride focused on her commitment to Delaware citizens and her track record in state politics.
Making history: If elected, McBride would become the first openly transgender person to serve in the U.S. House.
* She has already made history as the first transgender speaker at a major political convention in 2016.
Political background: McBride, 32, has long been considered a rising star in Delaware politics.
* Her career includes working for former Gov. Jack Markell and the late Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden.
* In 2012, she interned in the Obama administration, and in 2020, she won her state Senate seat with over 70% of the general election vote.
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