PoliticsPhoto: HT WorldHistoric Wins for Women and Minorities in 2026 US Governor Races
In the 2026 US midterm elections, nine states elected governors who made history for representation. Keisha Lance Bottoms became the first Black woman governor, winning in Georgia and ending 20 years of Republican rule. Deb Haaland became the first Native American woman governor in New Mexico. Xavier Becerra became California's first Latino governor. These victories mark significant milestones for Black, Native American, Latino, and women politicians across the US.
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