Black candidates from both parties made history in midterm elections

Headline from ABC News · First reported Nov 4, 1:38 PM ET (22h ago) · Updated Nov 5, 5:25 AM ET · 2 sources, 4 articles

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Black candidates from both political parties made history in 2026, with six governors set to serve across U.S. states and new key milestones in Congress.

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Left · ABC NewsBlack candidates from both parties made history in midterm electionsRight · CBS NewsBlack candidates for governor make history with midterm victories

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ABC NewsLeft-CenterHigh·Nov 5, 5:25 AM ET

Black candidates from both parties made history in midterm elections

Black candidates from both political parties made history in 2026, with six governors set to serve across U.S. states and new key milestones in Congress.

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CBS NewsRight-CenterMostly Factual·Nov 4, 1:38 PM ET

Black candidates for governor make history with midterm victories

Americans elected the country's first Black woman, and three other Black candidates, into gubernatorial roles during Tuesday's record midterm races.

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