Meet the history-makers of the 120th Congress

Roll Call · Andrew Menezes · 2026-11-04 19:50 UTC

Meet the history-makers of the 120th Congress - Uncategorized

Several states and districts saw milestone wins in the 2026 midterms

The incoming freshman class of the 120th Congress includes several people who scored historic wins in their states and the nation at large.

Among them were women breaking glass ceilings in the Senate and trailblazers for Native American representation. Beyond Washington, a handful of nominees pulled off milestone victories in gubernatorial elections, including four Black candidates. Congress is also poised to witness history next year with New York Democrat Hakeem Jeffries expected to become the first Black speaker.

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