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Historic firsts mark 2026 midterms: Muslim senator, Black woman governor

moneycontrol.com — November 4, 2026 at 12:01 PM UTC

The 2026 US midterm elections produced historic firsts, including the first Muslim senator, first openly gay male senator, and first Black woman governor, amid a sharp rejection of President Donald Trump's second term. Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Senate race as the first Muslim elected to the US Senate, despite facing anti-Muslim rhetoric. In Georgia, Keisha Lance Bottoms became the first Black woman elected governor, ending over two decades of Republican control. Other milestones included Chris Pappas as the first openly gay male senator, Deb Haaland as the first Native American woman governor, and Gina Hinojosa as Texas's first Latina governor. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries could become the first Black House speaker.

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