Motion · S5M-23284 · 6 Nov 2020
Election of First Openly Transgender State Senator to the Delaware State Senate
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates Sarah McBride on her election to the Delaware State Senate; understands that she is the first openly transgender state senator in US history; considers that this is a monumental moment for LGBTQ representation in public office worldwide; believes that this is a major achievement, especially during a time when, it considers, hatred towards transgender women in particular is on the rise; acknowledges that this was only achieved due to the hard work and dedication of the LGBTQ community and organisers within it; considers that this is only the beginning of the increase in trans representation in politics, and wishes her the best of luck in her new appointment.
Supporters (10)
- Patrick Harvie Scottish Green Party 6 Nov 2020
- Bill Kidd 6 Nov 2020
- Monica Lennon 6 Nov 2020
- Richard Lyle 6 Nov 2020
- Rona Mackay 6 Nov 2020
- Alex Cole-Hamilton Scottish Liberal Democrats 9 Nov 2020
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 9 Nov 2020
- Neil Findlay 10 Nov 2020
- Gil Paterson 10 Nov 2020
- Tom Arthur Scottish National Party 13 Nov 2020
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.