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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