WATCH: The many firsts in the midterms
Summary
The 2026 midterm elections included several historic firsts, with multiple candidates projected to win offices they would be the first to hold in their state or national role. The article highlights projected Democratic gains in Congress and notable victories by Black and Muslim candidates.Key Facts
- ABC News projected Democrats to take control of the House and Senate.
- Dr. Abdul El-Sayed was projected to become the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate.
- Republican Byron Donalds was projected to become Florida’s first Black governor.
- Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms was projected to win the Georgia governor’s race.
- James Talarico won the Texas Senate race, according to the article’s election coverage.
- Amy Acton won the Ohio governor’s race, according to the article’s election coverage.
- The report describes the midterms as featuring multiple historic firsts for candidates.
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