Why The Midterms Were Historic
- 5 years ago
CNN reports the Midterm elections were historic for multiple reasons.
Two Muslim women were elected to the House of Representatives.
For the first time an openly gay man was elected governor.
Democrats Sharice Davids and Deb Haaland will become the first Native American women elected to Congress.
CNN projected that 96 women would win House races, a record from previous midterms.
Rep. Marsha Blackburn became the first female senator to represent Tennessee.
Two Muslim women were elected to the House of Representatives.
For the first time an openly gay man was elected governor.
Democrats Sharice Davids and Deb Haaland will become the first Native American women elected to Congress.
CNN projected that 96 women would win House races, a record from previous midterms.
Rep. Marsha Blackburn became the first female senator to represent Tennessee.