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Sarah
McBride

Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for Delaware's at-large district, first elected to the 119th Congress in 2024

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Background

Sarah McBride is a Democratic politician from Wilmington, Delaware, currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Delaware's at-large congressional district. She began her service in the 119th Congress on January 3, 2025, making her the first openly transgender person elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. 13

Before her election to Congress, McBride served as a Delaware state senator for the First Senate District from 2020 to 2025. Prior to that, she worked for former Delaware Governor Jack Markell and the late Attorney General Beau Biden, served in the Obama-Biden White House, and served as national spokesperson for the Human Rights Campaign. She also led the effort to pass Delaware's statewide nondiscrimination law. 2

McBride is a Wilmington native and attended the Cab Calloway School of the Arts, graduating in 2009, before earning a B.A. from American University in 2013. 23

In the 2026 election cycle, McBride is running as the Democratic incumbent for Delaware's at-large U.S. House seat in the November 3, 2026 general election, with the FEC listing her candidacy type as "Incumbent." 5

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District At-large, Delaware
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Delaware's At-Large Congressional District
Website
sarahmcbride.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Voting record

How Sarah McBride voted in Congress: 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 3, 2025 to Sep 16, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.

roll call votes
674
missed
0.6%
with their party’s majority
97%

Recent key votes

  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobs
    Retire through Ownership Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energy
    Water Resources Development Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energy
    Ratepayer Protection Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energy
    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safety
    PROOF Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safety
    National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energy
    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budget
    Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes

Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 674 votes →

Timeline

  1. Oct 5
    news
    McBride and Sen. Coons tour storm damage, call for $30 million in additional federal coastal aid

    After touring nor'easter damage in Dewey Beach with Sen. Chris Coons and other officials, McBride and Coons called for additional federal support. They had previously helped secure $10 million and were now seeking another $30 million.

    Press Release: McBride, Coons Assess Delaware Coastal ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 5
    news
    McBride campaign website outlines education and workforce development priorities

    McBride's campaign website described her support for public schools, educators, career and technical education, apprenticeships, and employer partnerships, citing legislation she introduced or cosponsored.

    Education and Workforce Development | Sarah McBride for Congress · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 30
    poll
    Nonpartisan forecast gives McBride 99.1% modeled chance of winning; no public polling found

    The Washington Blade reported no public polling of the Delaware House race, but cited a nonpartisan forecast assigning McBride a 99.1% modeled probability of winning against Arminio.

    Meet the LGBTQ candidates running for U.S. House, Senate · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 25
    news
    Delaware LIVE voters' guide lists McBride and Arminio for November general election

    Delaware LIVE's 2026 voters' guide listed McBride and Arminio as the general election candidates for Delaware's at-large House seat, along with write-in candidates Earl Cooper and Scott Walker, with background checks pending.

    2026 Voters Guide | Delaware LIVE News · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 17
    endorsement
    Communications Workers of America District 2-13 endorses McBride for U.S. House

    CWA District 2-13 listed McBride as their endorsed candidate for Delaware's U.S. House seat.

    2026 Delaware Election Endorsements · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 15
    news
    McBride wins unopposed Democratic primary; Arminio wins Republican nomination

    McBride ran unopposed in the Democratic primary for Delaware's at-large House seat. On the Republican side, Joseph Arminio defeated Earl Cooper and John Whalen to win the GOP nomination. Results were initially reported as unofficial.

    Delaware's 2026 primary results | Delaware LIVE News · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 14
    filing
    McBride writes to House Democratic colleagues seeking DPCC co-chair role

    McBride sent a letter to House Democratic colleagues announcing her bid to become a co-chair of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, a House Democratic Caucus leadership position.

    Sarah McBride Launches Bid for House Democratic Leadership · Sep 19, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Reproductive Freedom For All organization
    sarahmcbride.com
  • Moms Demand Action organization
    sarahmcbride.com
  • League of Conservation Voters organization
    sarahmcbride.com
  • Human Rights Campaign PAC organization
    sarahmcbride.com
  • Giffords PAC organization
    sarahmcbride.com
  • Elect Democratic Women organization
    sarahmcbride.com
  • National Organization for Women PAC organization
    nowpac.org
  • Brady PAC organization
    sarahmcbride.com
  • NRDC Action Fund organization
    sarahmcbride.com
  • Defend The Vote organization
    sarahmcbride.com
  • LPAC organization
    sarahmcbride.com
  • Delaware Stonewall PAC organization
    sarahmcbride.com
  • Delaware State Association of Letter Carriers union
    sarahmcbride.com
  • UFCW Local 27 union
    sarahmcbride.com
  • American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union
    AFGE cited McBride's support for federal workers and her vote for H.R. 2550, the Protect America's Workforce Act. afge.org · Aug 13, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$5.06M
Spent
$2.57M
Cash on hand
$2.70M

As of Aug 26, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4DE00045(opens in a new tab)

Sources 19

  1. [1] Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  2. [2] Climate Change & Sustainability | Sarah McBride for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  3. [3] Criminal Justice Reform | Sarah McBride for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  4. [4] Education and Workforce Development | Sarah McBride for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  5. [5] Gun Violence | Sarah McBride for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  6. [6] Healthcare | Sarah McBride for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  7. [7] Immigration | Sarah McBride for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  8. [8] Making Life More Affordable | Sarah McBride for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  9. [9] Press Release: McBride, Coons Assess Delaware Coastal ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  10. [10] Protect Reproductive Health Care | Sarah McBride for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  11. [11] Voting Rights and American Democracy | Sarah McBride for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  12. [12] 2026 Federal Endorsements - NOW PAC(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
  13. [13] Meet the LGBTQ candidates running for U.S. House, Senate(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  14. [14] 2026 Voters Guide | Delaware LIVE News(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  15. [15] Sarah McBride Launches Bid for House Democratic Leadership(opens in a new tab) Sep 19, 2026
  16. [16] 2026 Delaware Election Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  17. [17] Delaware's 2026 primary results | Delaware LIVE News(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
  18. [18] Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Delaware's ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 13, 2026
  19. [19] Building a Working Families Economy | Sarah McBride for Congress(opens in a new tab) Feb 5, 2026
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