USA: These 2022 candidates made history with their election wins
Source: Time
As the results from the midterm elections started pouring in Tuesday night, a number of candidates made history. So far, there have been barriers broken by women including women of color, young people, and members of the LGBTQ community.
Here’s a rundown of some of the most high-profile wins. This list will continue to be updated as votes are counted and races are called.
First openly lesbian governor
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey won her bid for governor, according to the Associated Press. The win makes Healey the nation’s first openly lesbian candidate elected to the governor’s office, returning the seat to Democrats after eight years of Republican leadership. Healey may also be joined by Tina Kotek, Oregon’s Democratic candidate for governor, who is also openly lesbian and has led in most polls.
Click here to read the full article published by Time on 8 November 2022.
As the results from the midterm elections started pouring in Tuesday night, a number of candidates made history. So far, there have been barriers broken by women including women of color, young people, and members of the LGBTQ community.
Here’s a rundown of some of the most high-profile wins. This list will continue to be updated as votes are counted and races are called.
First openly lesbian governor
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey won her bid for governor, according to the Associated Press. The win makes Healey the nation’s first openly lesbian candidate elected to the governor’s office, returning the seat to Democrats after eight years of Republican leadership. Healey may also be joined by Tina Kotek, Oregon’s Democratic candidate for governor, who is also openly lesbian and has led in most polls.
Click here to read the full article published by Time on 8 November 2022.