The historic firsts of the 2022 US midterm elections
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The historic firsts of the 2022 US midterm elections

Al Jazeera  

Women, young candidates and ethnic minorities were elected for the first time to many positions across the country. Becca Balint – First woman, LGBTQ person elected to Congress in Vermont Vermont elected its first woman and openly LGBTQ person to Congress as Democrat Becca Balint won the northeastern state’s at-large House seat. Maura Healey – First female governor in Massachusetts Maura Healey became the first woman elected governor in Massachusetts and the first openly lesbian governor in the nation’s history. Katie Britt – first female Senator from Alabama Katie Britt, a Republican, became the first woman to win a US Senate seat in Alabama, handily defeating Democratic opponent Will Boyd. Sarah Huckabee Sanders – First female governor of Arkansas Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who served as press secretary in Trump’s White House, was elected as the first woman governor of Arkansas, easily defeating Democrat Chris Jones.

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Massachusetts Gov. Baker pledges smooth transition of power
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Massachusetts Gov. Baker pledges smooth transition of power

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Hours after she was elected governor of Massachusetts, Democratic Attorney General Maura Healey met with Republican Gov. Baker, who declined to endorse the Republican candidate in the governor’s race, said Healey and her running mate, Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll, ran a smart campaign. Baker said key officials in his administration are prepared to sit down with representatives of …

US midterm elections: The first Indian-American lieutenant governor and several other historic firsts
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US midterm elections: The first Indian-American lieutenant governor and several other historic firsts

Firstpost  

Hyderabad-born Anita Miller scripted history in the US midterms by winning the Maryland race for lieutenant governor. She, however, isn’t alone in changing record books — the US also voted its first openly lesbian governor, a Gen Z member of Congress and a woman governor All eyes are on the US midterm results — the polls will define the next …

Lesbian, Black, Gen-Z & Indian American Wins: US Mid-term Polls Usher In Lot of 'Firsts' for America
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Lesbian, Black, Gen-Z & Indian American Wins: US Mid-term Polls Usher In Lot of 'Firsts' for America

News 18  

Many Firsts are starring in the US mid-term poll headlines: from Indian-American Aruna Miller becoming the first immigrant to hold the office of Lieutenant Governor in Maryland, to General Maura Healey making history as the US’ first openly lesbian governor. News18 explains some of these firsts: Healey is 1st lesbian elected governor in US Democratic Attorney General Maura Healey has …

Massachusetts’ Healey is 1st lesbian elected governor in US
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Massachusetts’ Healey is 1st lesbian elected governor in US

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Democratic Attorney General Maura Healey has been elected governor of Massachusetts, making history as the nation’s first openly lesbian governor. Healey, the state’s first woman and openly gay candidate elected to the office, defeated Republican Geoff Diehl, a former state representative who had the endorsement of former President Donald Trump. “We highlighted issues that are important for people …

Massachusetts governor hopefuls Healey, Diehl spar in debate
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Massachusetts governor hopefuls Healey, Diehl spar in debate

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Democratic Attorney General Maura Healey and pro-Trump Republican Geoff Diehl clashed on everything from energy and education to abortion and whether those in the country illegally should have access to drivers license in Massachusetts during their first debate for governor Wednesday. Healey said every child “regardless of their race, their ethnicity, their zip code should have access to …

2022 could be a political watershed for Massachusetts women
2 years, 3 months ago

2022 could be a political watershed for Massachusetts women

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Just 20 years ago, Massachusetts voters had yet to elect a woman as governor, attorney general, U.S. senator or mayor of its largest city. Democratic Attorney General Maura Healey is heavily favored to flip the Republican-held governor’s office in November, which would make her the state’s first woman and first openly gay candidate elected chief executive. “Women can …

Trump-backed Diehl to take on Healey in Mass. governor race
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Trump-backed Diehl to take on Healey in Mass. governor race

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Geoff Diehl, a former state representative endorsed by former President Donald Trump, has won the Republican nomination for Massachusetts governor over businessman Chris Doughty, who was considered the more moderate candidate in the race. But Diehl got an unexpected boost Wednesday when Doughty and his pick for a running mate, former GOP state Rep. Kate Campanale, both called …

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