November 6th 2024.
As the whole country eagerly waits to find out who will be the next president of the United States, some individuals have already made history by being voted into Congress. Among them is Sarah McBride, a Democrat who has become the first openly transgender member of Congress after winning the seat for Delaware today. This is not her first groundbreaking achievement, as she also made history in 2020 by becoming the first transgender state Senator in the country.
The US Election Results are being closely monitored as each state and race unfolds. McBride, in a statement expressing her gratitude to the voters in Delaware, said she is proud to be the state's next member of Congress. She also emphasized the importance of protecting reproductive freedom, providing paid leave and affordable child care for all families, and ensuring access to housing and healthcare for everyone. With her win, McBride has sent a strong message that the US is a diverse and inclusive democracy.
In addition to McBride's win, Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester has also secured a historic victory for Delaware by becoming the state's first Black and first female Senator. In her statement, she thanked the people of Delaware for their support and expressed her heartfelt gratitude. Meanwhile, in Iowa, 91-year-old Chuck Grassley has been re-elected as the country's oldest-serving member of Congress and the state's longest-serving Senator. He has held this position since 1981.
Other notable wins include Angela Alsobrooks becoming the first Black candidate to be elected Senator in Maryland and Julie Fedorchak becoming the first woman elected to the House of Representatives from North Dakota. The LGBTQI+ community also has a reason to celebrate as Julie Johnson has become the first openly LGBTQI+ person to serve in Congress from Texas.
As the US election unfolds, all eyes are on the Republican party, which currently holds the majority in both the House and Senate after winning key states. This could potentially pose a challenge for Democratic nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris if she is voted in as president. While Harris could make history as the country's first female president, she still has to defeat Republican nominee and former president Donald Trump in the polls. The outcome of the election remains uncertain, but one thing is for sure - these individuals have already made their mark in US history.
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