# Candidates who made history in the 2026 midterms

https://mins.news/en/video/128951

- ABC News, 2026-11-04 11:19 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUYey-vRkH8

> Voters are projected to have elected the first Black, Native American and Latina female governors in the 2026 midterms, along with other candidates who set major firsts. Results in the closely watched House and Senate races will determine the balance of power in Congress.

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