Delaware State Sen. Sarah McBride Sworn In As First Transgender State Senator In US
DOVER, Del. (CBS) -- The Delaware General Assembly began its new session today. New and returning members were sworn in.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, legislators started their new session as they ended their last one -- virtually.
The makeup of the General Assembly is more diverse this session.
State Sen. Sarah McBride is among the new members, and tweeted about using a childhood bible to take the oath today.
McBride is the first transgender person to be elected as a state senator in the United States.
The senator represents Claymont and parts of Wilmington.
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