# Black candidates from both parties make history in midterm elections

https://mins.news/en/item/129864

- ABC News, 2026-11-05 00:26 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://abcnews.com/Politics/black-candidates-make-history-party-lines-250-years/story?id=137851377

> Black candidates from both parties made historic gains in 2026. Six governors are set to serve across US states, alongside new milestones in Congress.

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