US midterms: historic minority firsts as Democrats sweep key races

Democrats secured major wins in the 2026 US midterms, electing the first Black female governor, first openly gay male senator, and first female Native American governor. These milestones mark a notable shift in representation, though the broader political implications remain to be seen as control of Congress is still being determined.

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