The election brought a wave of historic firsts. Here are some groundbreaking winners

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Details: Written by PBS News; Category: Election Results; Published: 05 November 2026; Created: 05 November 2026; Last Updated: 05 November 2026

The election brought a wave of historic firsts. Here are some groundbreaking winners

While some of these candidates have avoided focusing on the inherent historic value of their race, gender, religion or sexual orientation, some voters' rights advocates are celebrating how the electorate has expanded.

By: Terry Tang, Associated Press

Posted: 2026-11-05 16:39:47

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