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These candidates made history in the 2026 midterm elections

Tuesday's election saw an expansion of representation among America's lawmakers.

The 2026 midterm elections made history for several candidates, as voters are projected to have elected the country's first Black, Native American and Latina female governors and more major firsts.

All eyes were on the results Tuesday night in the high-stakes election, in which House and Senate races will determine the balance of power in Congress.

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