From Deb Haaland to Xavier Becerra: 9 candidates who made history in US midterm governor races

Women and minority candidates make history in nine US governor races in the 2026 midterm elections. (AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan) (AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan)

Women and minority candidates made history in the 2026 US midterm elections. Voters in nine states elected governors who set new records for representation. The wins were important milestones for Black, Native American, Latino and women politicians across the US. Women and minority candidates make history in nine US governor races in the 2026 midterm … Read more