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These 10 candidates for governor made history in the 2026 election

These 10 candidates for governor made history in the 2026 election
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Georgia Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms (left), New Mexico Gov.-elect Deb Haaland and Florida Republican Gov.-elect Byron Donalds all made history. Lance Bottoms is the first Black woman elected governor, Haaland will be the first Native American woman governor and Donalds will be the first Black...

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