Democratic nominee elected first openly transgender US senator

Voters fill out ballots on Election Day inside the Ruben F. Salazar Park recreation center, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Democratic nominee Sarah McBride has become the first transgender person elected to the United States senate.

Ms McBride won the race for the Delaware senate during Tuesday’s general election, making her the first transgender person to hold office in the state’s upper chamber.