In the middle of U.S. President Donald Trump’s term, the crucial midterm election that would determine the majority in both houses of the country’s parliament was held on Tuesday.
Along with the parliament, elections were also held for various state governor posts and local bodies. Following the voting, counting began immediately, and the results were announced on Wednesday.
The Iran war, which the United States began in February together with Israel, has severely affected the global economy. In the United States as well, persistent fuel shortages and sharp price increases in essential goods have fueled public dissatisfaction, and as a reflection of that discontent, the Democratic Party has captured both houses of Congress in the election results.
In this election, in which President Trump has suffered a major setback, both parties’ candidates have set various historic records. The details are as follows:
First Black governors
In the Georgia gubernatorial election, Democratic candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms won with 54.31 percent of the vote, the first Democratic victory since 1998. By defeating wealthy Republican candidate Rick Jackson, Keisha Lance earns the distinction of becoming the first Black woman governor in U.S. history.
Similarly, Democratic candidate Aaron Ford has won as Nevada’s first Black governor, and Republican Byron Donalds has won as Florida’s first Black governor.
First Black House Speaker
With the Democratic Party having secured a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, Hakeem Jeffries is expected to become the first Black House leader from the party.
First Native American women
Democrat Deb Haaland has been elected as the first Native American woman governor of New Mexico. Likewise, Peggy Flanagan of the Democratic Party, who won the Minnesota state Senate election, has earned the distinction of becoming the first Native American woman elected to the U.S. Senate.
In addition, Democrat Amy Klobuchar has won to become Minnesota’s first female governor.
First gay candidate
In the Senate race, Democrat Chris Pappas from New Hampshire won with 56.21 percent of the vote. With this, he has become the first gay person to be elected to the Senate.
First Muslim senator
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, who won the Michigan state Senate election, earned the distinction of becoming the first Muslim to be elected to the Senate.
In Kansas, since 1932...
In the Kansas Senate election, Democrat Adam Hamilton has recorded a historic victory, ending 90 years of Republican dominance. For the first time since 1932, a Democratic senator has been elected from the state of Kansas.
In other strongholds, including Texas...
In Texas, which is considered a Republican stronghold, the Democratic Party has won for the first time in the Senate election since 1988 and in the state election since 1990.
Similarly, the Democratic Party has also won after a long gap in the state Senate elections in Maine (1988), South Carolina (1998), and Iowa (2008).