the state that had a confederate flag on its state flag until 2020, the state where Emmett Till and Medgar Evers were murdered, and a hub of America's biggest sin against man, just elected a black U.S. Senator for the first time since Reconstruction
absolutely incredible moment
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.
Roy Cooper has won the U.S. Senate election in North Carolina.
He becomes the first Democrat elected to the U.S. Senate from North Carolina since 2008.
Keisha Lance Bottoms has won the Georgia gubernatorial election, defeating Republican Rick Jackson. (via NBC)
She becomes the first Black woman to be elected governor in U.S. history.
Michigan Democratic Party chair Curtis Hertel removes Haley Stevens from the Michigan Democratic Party following endorsement of Mike Rogers:
"Congresswoman Stevens is not a current member of the Michigan Democratic Party, nor will she be in the future."
PARENTS, REMEMBER TO CHECK YOUR CHILDREN'S CANDY FOR DRUGS AND RAZOR BLADES TONIGHT
I lost my drugs and razor blades, please give them back if you find them