These Are the Candidates Who Just Made History (Video)
Across the nation, black, Latinx and Native American women—as well as members of the LGBTQ community—change the political landscape with midterm wins.
Across the nation, black, Latinx and Native American women, as well as members of the LGBTQ community, changed the political landscape with midterm wins on Tuesday. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez became the youngest person to win a congressional election, while two Muslim women and two Native American women celebrated historic victories.
Watch the video above to learn more about the candidates making headlines Wednesday morning.
— Posted by Natasha Hakimi Zapata
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