Representative Sarah McBride, Democratic from Delaware

Sarah McBride

Representative · Delaware · Democrat

Sarah McBride

Biography
Sarah McBride began her career as a civil rights advocate, working to advance equality for LGBTQ+ Americans. Elected to the Delaware State Senate in 2020, she represents the First District. McBride focuses on health care access, paid family leave, and anti-discrimination protections. She authored Delaware’s landmark paid family and medical leave law and serves as a member of the Senate Health & Social Services Committee. McBride approaches her work with a commitment to inclusive policy and responsive representation for her constituents.
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2025–Present

    Represented Delaware (at-large district) for 1 term.

  • State Senator, Delaware 1st District

    2021–2025

    Served in the Delaware Senate and sponsored the Healthy Delaware Families Act establishing a statewide paid family and medical leave program.

  • National Press Secretary, Human Rights Campaign

    2016–2021

    Served as national spokesperson for the LGBTQ civil rights organization Human Rights Campaign.

  • Member, Board of Directors, Equality Delaware

    2013–

    Joined the board of Equality Delaware and helped lead lobbying for state legislation banning discrimination based on gender identity.

  • LGBT Progress Team Staff, Center for American Progress

    2013–

    Worked on the LGBT Progress team at the Center for American Progress following passage of Delaware’s gender identity nondiscrimination law.

  • Student Body President, American University

    2011–2012

    Elected president of the American University Student Government while completing her undergraduate studies.

Policy Focus
Labor and Employment33%
Agriculture and Food33%
Finance and Financial Sector33%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Sarah McBride's record in Congress.

  • LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination Law

    Sponsored and passed Delaware's Gender Identity Nondiscrimination Act, protecting transgender individuals from discrimination.

  • Paid Family and Medical Leave

    Championed and helped pass Delaware's Healthy Delaware Families Act, establishing a statewide paid family and medical leave program.

  • Mental Health Parity

    Advanced legislation to improve mental health parity in insurance coverage for Delaware residents.

  • First Openly Transgender State Senator

    Became the first openly transgender state senator in U.S. history, breaking barriers for LGBTQ+ representation in government.

Committee Assignments
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  • House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
  • House Committee on Foreign Affairs

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