Sarah McBride

LGBT Activist and Political Leader

Sarah McBride - LGBT Activist and Political Leader
Born

August 9th, 1990
35 years ago

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

United States

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A prominent LGBT activist, a significant leader in political advocacy for transgender rights, and the first openly transgender person to be elected to a state legislature in the United States. Served as the National Press Secretary for the Human Rights Campaign, focusing on policies affecting the LGBT community. Elected to the Delaware State Senate in 2020, representing the 1st District.

First openly transgender person elected to a state legislature

National Press Secretary for the Human Rights Campaign

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