Lesbian, Black, Gen-Z & Indian American Wins: US Mid-term Polls Usher In Lot of 'Firsts' for America
2 years, 1 month ago

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 been elected governor of Massachusetts, making history as the nation’s first openly lesbian governor. — Aruna Miller November 9, 2022 Miller’s running mate Wes Moore also made a history in Maryland as he became the state’s first Black governor. I'd be humbled by your support→ https://t.co/rX4BO0kIyc#MooreforMaryland pic.twitter.com/CyVrwX2sfn — Wes Moore for Maryland Governor June 7, 2021 Sarah Huckabee Sanders 1st woman elected Arkansas governor Former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders was elected Arkansas governor on Tuesday, becoming the first woman to lead the state and the highest profile Trump administration official in elected office.

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The AP Interview: Gov. Wes Moore reflects on first 2 months
1 year, 9 months ago

The AP Interview: Gov. Wes Moore reflects on first 2 months

Associated Press  

Wes Moore said Thursday he’s aiming for “the most full assault on child poverty” to ever happen in Maryland during his first legislative session, touching on a wide variety of topics in an exclusive interview with The Associated Press. “The second thing, though, is we want to make sure that the depositors are not the ones being hurt by all …

Wes Moore, Maryland's First Black Governor, Is The Real Deal For Democrats
1 year, 11 months ago

Wes Moore, Maryland's First Black Governor, Is The Real Deal For Democrats

Huff Post  

BALTIMORE — Wes Moore has a resume that not even George Santos on his best day could’ve invented. “When I was leading soldiers in Afghanistan, I was definitely not leading them thinking, ‘Man, this is going to be great when one day I run a big nonprofit.’ Or when I was running a business helping first-generation students, I was not …

Wes Moore sworn in as Maryland’s first Black governor
1 year, 11 months ago

Wes Moore sworn in as Maryland’s first Black governor

Associated Press  

Wes Moore was sworn in as the state’s first Black governor on Wednesday, pledging to work for greater inclusion and economic equity while also focusing on improving education, fighting crime and climate change. He’s just getting started.” Moore pledged to make the state a leader in addressing the “existential threat” of climate change, which said “is happening now in our …

Midterms full of firsts for female, Black, Indian-origin, LGBTQ candidates
2 years, 1 month ago

Midterms full of firsts for female, Black, Indian-origin, LGBTQ candidates

The Hindu  

A Massachusetts Democrat is the country’s first openly lesbian candidate to be elected to the office of governor. One of the winners, Maura Healey, is the first woman to be elected to Massachusetts′ top post and also makes history by becoming the country's first openly lesbian candidate to be elected governor. “I hope tonight shows you that you can be …

The historic firsts of the 2022 US midterm elections
2 years, 1 month ago

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 …

Massachusetts Gov. Baker pledges smooth transition of power
2 years, 1 month ago

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 …

Midterms full of firsts for female, Black, LGBTQ candidates
2 years, 1 month ago

Midterms full of firsts for female, Black, LGBTQ candidates

Associated Press  

A Massachusetts Democrat is the country’s first openly lesbian candidate to be elected to the office of governor. One of the winners, Maura Healey, is the first woman to be elected to Massachusetts′ top post and also makes history by becoming the country’s first openly lesbian candidate to be elected governor. “I hope tonight shows you that you can be …

US midterm elections: The first Indian-American lieutenant governor and several other historic firsts
2 years, 1 month ago

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 …

In Maryland, Moore elected as state’s first Black governor
2 years, 1 month ago

In Maryland, Moore elected as state’s first Black governor

Associated Press  

— Democrat Wes Moore was elected Maryland’s first Black governor Tuesday, defeating Republican Dan Cox in a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans 2-1. “It means lifting each other up and improving each other’s lives.” Moore’s running mate, Aruna Miller, also made Maryland history by becoming the first immigrant to win the lieutenant governor’s office. Moore described Cox as “an extremist …

Massachusetts’ Healey is 1st lesbian elected governor in US
2 years, 1 month ago

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 …

In Maryland, Democrat Wes Moore elected as state's first Black governor
2 years, 1 month ago

In Maryland, Democrat Wes Moore elected as state's first Black governor

Firstpost  

: Democrat Wes Moore was elected Maryland’s first Black governor Tuesday, defeating Republican Dan Cox in a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans 2-1. With the slogan “leave no one behind,” the former combat veteran and former CEO of one of the nation’s largest anti-poverty organizations campaigned on creating equal opportunity for Maryland residents. “It means lifting each other up and …

In Maryland, Moore aims to be state's first Black governor
2 years, 1 month ago

In Maryland, Moore aims to be state's first Black governor

The Independent  

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Massachusetts voters weighing stark choice for governor
2 years, 1 month ago

Massachusetts voters weighing stark choice for governor

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The election pits Democrat Maura Healey, who would …

Wes Moore, Black Democrats aiming to make Maryland history
2 years, 1 month ago

Wes Moore, Black Democrats aiming to make Maryland history

Associated Press  

— Wes Moore could soon make history if elected Maryland’s first Black governor, and he’s not alone: Rep. Anthony Brown would be the state’s first Black attorney general. Cox has said President Joe Biden’s victory shouldn’t have been certified and tweeted that former Vice President Mike Pence was a “traitor.” Not even Hogan is supporting Cox, describing him as a …

Massachusetts governor hopefuls Healey, Diehl spar in debate
2 years, 2 months ago

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 …

Trump-backed Diehl to take on Healey in Mass. governor race
2 years, 3 months ago

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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