Joseph Arminio ejected from Delaware forum for misgendering Rep. Sarah McBride

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What caused Joseph Arminio to be removed from the forum?

He was removed after repeatedly using male pronouns for Rep. Sarah McBride, despite a warning from moderator Ken Grant, and his microphone was cut off following a second misgendering.

Where did the candidate forum take place?

The forum was held at the Siegel Jewish Community Center in Wilmington, Delaware, on Thursday.

Did Arminio respond after the incident?

He told 6abc he planned to address the incident later, acknowledging the error in a later statement.

How did the moderator react to the misgendering?

Ken Grant warned Arminio to follow decorum rules and, after a second misgendering, the organizers cut his microphone and removed him from the stage.