Black, Native American, LGBTQ+: US midterm elections 2026 rewrite history

The 2026 US midterm elections produced several historic milestones with diverse leaders being elected across the country. Georgia elected its first Black woman governor, while New Mexico elected its first Native American woman governor. Chris Pappas in New Hampshire became the first openly gay man elected to the US Senate. Additionally, many women participated in the elections, setting record numbers in gubernatorial and congressional races.