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Voters in several US states elected leaders from groups long underrepresented in top office: Keisha Lance Bottoms became the first Black woman elected governor, Deb Haaland the first Native American woman governor, and Chris Pappas the first openly gay male senator. The results widen representation in
US midterms bring several historic firsts for minority leaders
US midterms bring several historic firsts for minority leaders

04.11.2026

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