The 2026 US midterm elections brought a series of historic firsts across the country, with candidates from diverse backgrounds making their mark in key Senate and gubernatorial races. From Abdul El-Sayed and Chris Pappas to Keisha Lance Bottoms, Deb Haaland, Peggy Flanagan and Gina Hinojosa, a number of names are at the center of a changing political landscape. expect.

The 2026 US midterm elections brought a series of historic firsts across the country, with candidates from diverse backgrounds making their mark in key Senate and gubernatorial races. From Abdul El-Sayed and Chris Pappas to Keisha Lance Bottoms, Deb Haaland, Peggy Flanagan and Gina Hinojosa, a number of names are at the center of a changing political landscape. expect.