Rep. Sarah McBride (D-DE) made history yesterday as she embarked on a journey to Washington, D.C.McBride is the first out transgender member of Congress, elected in a landslide victory to her states only seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Related Trans candidate Sarah McBride has blazed many trails. Now shes ready for a new challenge. At just 29 years old, transgender Delaware state senate candidate Sarah McBride has racked up an impressive number of accomplishments. In 2013, as a member of the Board of Directors of Equality Delaware, she played a pivotal role in getting LGBTQ nondiscrimination laws passed in the state. For her efforts, she was awarded the highest [] Alongside my family, I hopped aboard the Amtrak from Wilmington to Washington to fight for all working families. Because of your votes, Im ready to become your new Member of Congress tomorrow, she announced on Instagram, continuing the tradition of Delaware Congressmembers taking Amtrak to the nations capital. Voir cette publication sur Instagram Une publication partage par Sarah McBride (@sarahemcbride) Insights for the LGBTQ+ community Subscribe to our briefing for insights into how politics impacts the LGBTQ+ community and more. Subscribe to our Newsletter today And people across social media are celebrating her inauguration.Thanks for following the Delaware Amtrak to Congress tradition, said one user on Instagram.VERY GOOD SUIT Go get em, tiger!!Is that Congresswoman Barbie? Im so in for this suit Being feminine and powerful are not antonyms!You will rockit! My sincere hope is that with an amazing woman like you and Congress the people across the aisle will become endeared to your amazing diplomacy, kindness, and professionalism, and fast become our allies, so that blue and red can work in harmony like in the days of yore.Hope you had a great first day! The suit is giving Elle Woods.Sending you lots of love and support from Baltimore, MD! Happy New Year Sarah! You are a great addition to our government. Youre taking an important step towards true representation in America. Stay strong and never back down fighting for marginalized people!Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.