# Delaware candidate forum controversy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/delaware-candidate-forum-controversy > Updated: 2026-09-20T17:06:08.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. During a political forum hosted by the Jewish Federation of Delaware at the Siegel Jewish Community Center, Republican U.S. House candidate Joseph Arminio was removed from the stage after misgendering his opponent, Representative Sarah McBride. Arminio, a political scientist, drew boos from the audience after referring to McBride, the first openly transgender member of the U.S. House of Representatives, using masculine pronouns and calling her a “gentleman.” Despite a warning from moderator Ken Grant regarding respect for participants, Arminio continued to refer to McBride and Senator Chris Coons as “gentlemen” while discussing healthcare costs. Organizers subsequently cut his microphone and removed him from the forum. In the aftermath, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Michael Katz issued an apology for the comments, citing a belief in respect and common humanity, while also calling for Arminio to withdraw from the race. Representative McBride reportedly attempted to intervene during the incident to prevent the candidate from losing his ability to speak. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-20: Joseph Arminio removed from Delaware candidate forum Republican congressional candidate Joseph Arminio was removed from a Delaware candidate forum after repeatedly using male pronouns to refer to Democratic Representative Sarah McBride. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/joseph-arminio-removed-from-delaware-candidate-forum ### 2026-09-18: Delaware GOP candidate removed from forum after misgendering Rep. Sarah McBride Republican House candidate Joe Arminio was removed from a Delaware candidates forum after misgendering Democratic Representative Sarah McBride during a debate. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/delaware-gop-candidate-removed-from-forum-after-misgendering-rep-sarah-mcbride --- Cite as: Delaware candidate forum controversy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/delaware-candidate-forum-controversy