# Indigenous women could make history in upcoming U.S. midterm elections

https://mins.news/en/item/122250

- CBC News, 2026-10-30 08:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/native-american-women-us-midterms-9.7392308?cmp=rss

> The coming U.S. midterms could see an Indigenous woman become the first to win a governorship or a Senate seat. Deb Haaland is a contender in New Mexico's governor's race, while Mary Peltola, Peggy Flanagan and N'kiyla (Jasmine) Thomas are Senate candidates.

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