2026 Midterms: Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms makes history in Georgia
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Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms was elected governor of Georgia on Tuesday, making history as the first Black woman to be elected governor in the United States, defeating Republican businessman Rick Jackson and flipping the top job in a key swing state.
Firsts for women and minorities in US midterm electionsThe elections, which saw the Democratic Party make big gains, also marked firsts for women and minorities in major offices.
There have been a number of firsts in these midterm elections in the United States, with candidates from underrepresented groups elected to office.
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Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms was elected governor of Georgia on Tuesday, making history as the first Black woman to be elected governor in the United States, defeating Republican businessman Rick Jackson and flipping the top job in a key swing state.
Firsts for women and minorities in US midterm electionsThe elections, which saw the Democratic Party make big gains, also marked firsts for women and minorities in major offices.
There have been a number of firsts in these midterm elections in the United States, with candidates from underrepresented groups elected to office.