Sarah McBride has made history by becoming the first openly transgender person elected to the U.S. Congress, representing Delaware in the House of Representatives. Her victory is seen as a landmark for LGBTQ+ rights, with McBride emphasizing her focus on legislative progress rather than making history. McBride's career includes significant advocacy for healthcare, paid leave, and LGBTQ+ rights, and she previously served as the first openly transgender state senator. In another historic election, Democrats Yashiba Blanchard and Jameria Moore became the first Black female judges elected to Jefferson County's Probate Court in Alabama, highlighting increased diversity in the judicial system. Additionally, Julie Johnson has become the first openly LGBTQ+ member of Congress from the U.S. South, representing Texas, a significant achievement in a historically conservative region.