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PoliticsOnly 3 Black governors had ever been elected in the U.S. before the midterms; 5 won Tuesday

Hundreds of U.S. congressional and state-level elections took place Tuesday night, producing numerous firsts. A striking result was the election of Black governors: five won in one night, surpassing the previous total number.

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CCBC News★★★☆☆2026-11-04 17:03Original

Only 3 Black governors had ever been elected in the U.S. before the midterms; 5 won Tuesday
Politics