# Firsts for women and minorities in US midterm elections

- Source: Al Jazeera
- Published: 2026-11-04T06:54:23+00:00
- Category: Local
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- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/firsts-for-women-and-minorities-in-us-midterm-elections-1634a1/

The elections, which saw Democrats make big gains, also marked firsts for women and minorities in major offices.

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