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These candidates made history in the 2026 midterm elections
ABC7 Los Angeles • • nation
Key Points:
- The 2026 midterm elections marked historic firsts with the projected election of the country's first Black, Native American, and Latina female governors, along with other groundbreaking wins in Congress.
- Keisha Lance Bottoms is projected to become the next governor of Georgia, flipping the seat to Democrats for the first time since 1998, after defeating billionaire Rick Jackson.
- Deb Haaland is projected to become the first Native American governor in U.S. history by winning New Mexico's gubernatorial race, continuing her trailblazing political career.
- Gina Hinojosa is projected to become Texas's first Latina governor, defeating incumbent Republican Greg Abbott in a major upset focused on education reform.
- Byron Donalds and David Crowley are projected to become Florida's and Wisconsin's first Black governors, respectively, while Amy Acton is set to become Ohio's first female and Jewish governor.
- In New Hampshire, Rep. Chris Pappas is projected to win the Senate race, becoming the first openly gay senator and helping Democrats hold a critical seat.
