βfirst Native American governor, Deb Haalandβ
βfirst Black woman to be elected governor, Keisha Lance Bottomsβ
βfirst Black woman elected Governor of a U.S. territory, Stacey Plaskettβ
βfirst openly gay man elected to the U.S. Senate, Chris Pappasβ
YESSS!
Xavier Becerra has won the California gubernatorial election, defeating Republican Steve Hilton. (via NBC)
He becomes the first Latino to be elected governor in California history.
Deb Haaland has won the New Mexico gubernatorial election, defeating Republican Greggory Hull. (via NBC)
She becomes the first Native American woman to be elected governor in U.S. history.