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Midterm Elections Bring Historic Milestones for States and U.S.
Midterm elections set historic records with first black, indigenous, and openly gay U.S. senators and governors.
In brief
Midterm elections set historic records with first black, indigenous, and openly gay U.S. senators and governors. Midterm elections produced U.S. history: first black governor of Georgia, first indigenous senator, first openly gay senator, and first Muslim senator. Originally reported by Clarín.
Historic Milestones in Midterm Elections
Midterm elections produced historic milestones including the first black, indigenous, and openly gay U.S. senators and governors.
“Estos hitos demuestran cómo está cambiando nuestro país”
First Indigenous Governor of the U.S.
Deb Haaland became the first indigenous governor of the U.S. after defeating Republican Gregg Hull in New Mexico.
“Esta noche, en el año 250 de nuestra nación, estoy ante ustedes como la primera mujer indígena estadounidense elegida gobernadora en la historia de Estados Unidos”
First Indigenous Senator in U.S. History
Peggy Flanagan became the first indigenous senator after defeating Republican Michele Tafoya in Minnesota.
“Esta noche debería recordarnos a todos que, sin importar de qué comunidad vengamos, Georgia no está definida por un solo momento en el tiempo ni por una sola persona”
First Black Governor of Georgia
Keisha Lance Bottoms became Georgia's first black governor after defeating Republican Rick Jackson.
“Esta noche debería recordarnos a todos que, sin importar de qué comunidad vengamos, Georgia no está definida por un solo momento en el tiempo ni por una sola persona”
First Muslim Senator in U.S. History
Abdul El-Sayed became the first Muslim senator after winning his race in Michigan.
“Han apostado por el candidato más improbable”
First Openly Gay Senator
Chris Pappas became the first openly gay senator after defeating Republican John E. Sununu.
“No contengo para hacer historia”
First Black Governors in U.S. History
Wes Moore, Byron Donalds, David Crowley, and Aaron Ford became the first black governors in their respective states.
“Quiero que cada niño que esté viendo sepa que sus sueños importan y que Nuevo México es un lugar donde puedes construir la vida que quieres”
First Latino Governors in U.S. History
Gina Hinojosa and Xavier Becerra became the first Latino governors in Texas and California.
“Quiero que cada niño que esté viendo sepa que sus sueños importan y que Nuevo México es un lugar donde puedes construir la vida que quieres”
Record Number of Women in Office
Midterm elections saw 19 women running for governor versus 2022's 18, with 300 women competing for federal seats.
“Casi 300 mujeres, incluidas algunas en funciones, se postulan para el Senado y la Cámara de Representantes federales”
First Indigenous Woman Governor
Deb Haaland became the first indigenous woman governor after defeating Republican Gregg Hull in New Mexico.
“Esta noche, en el año 250 de nuestra nación, estoy ante ustedes como la primera mujer indígena estadounidense elegida gobernadora en la historia de Estados Unidos”
First Black Senator in U.S. History
Keisha Lance Bottoms became Georgia's first black governor after defeating Republican Rick Jackson.
“Esta noche debería recordarnos a todos que, sin importar de qué comunidad vengamos, Georgia no está definida por un solo momento en el tiempo ni por una sola persona”
First Muslim Senator in U.S. History
Abdul El-Sayed became the first Muslim senator after winning his race in Michigan.
“Han apostado por el candidato más improbable”
First Openly Gay Senator
Chris Pappas became the first openly gay senator after defeating Republican John E. Sununu.
“No contengo para hacer historia”
The bottom line
Midterm elections produced U.S. history: first black governor of Georgia, first indigenous senator, first openly gay senator, and first Muslim senator.
