Delaware Rep. Sarah McBride wins reelection after forum misgendering incident
The gist
Delaware Rep. Sarah McBride won reelection, returning the first openly transgender member of Congress.
Her opponent was removed from a forum for misgendering her.
How it unfolded
- 2025McBride was first elected to the U.S. House after five years in the Delaware State Senate, becoming the first openly transgender member of Congress.
- Sep 18, 2026At a candidate forum hosted by the Jewish Federation of Delaware and the Siegel Jewish Community Center in Wilmington, Republican candidate Joseph Arminio repeatedly referred to McBride as 'he' and 'gentleman' and was asked to leave after warnings to follow the forum's rules of decorum.
- Nov 3, 2026McBride cast her ballot at Immanuel Highlands Episcopal Church in Wilmington alongside Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings, and spoke to media and supporters as voters went to the polls.