Historic Milestones in U.S. Midterm Elections: Black Woman Governor, Muslim Senator, and More Break Barriers

11/05/2026

From America's first Black woman governor to its first Muslim senator, here are 10 significant political milestones from the elections.

11/04/2026

The 2026 US midterm elections delivered more than a political setback for Donald Trump and the Republicans. It marked several historic victories, with candidates breaking racial, gender and other...

11/04/2026

The results have also delivered surprises in traditionally Republican strongholds, underlining how the political mood of the country is changing under President Donald Trump.

11/04/2026

The 2026 US midterms have delivered historic firsts, electing the first Black woman governor, openly gay male senator and Native American woman governor, alongside other breakthroughs.

11/04/2026

US midterms bring a wave of historic firsts as minorities win key races: The first Native American female senator in Minnesota, the first openly gay male senator in New Hampshire, the first Muslim...