These 9 candidates for governor just made history

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Published on November 4, 2026 • Originally reported by Maham Javaid. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
New Mexico Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland (center) speaks to the media during the New Mexico Democratic Party Election Night celebration at the Route 66 Hotel-Casino after being elected as governor on November 03, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Haaland becomes the first Native American woman to be elected as governor in U.S. history.

Voters on Tuesday elected the nation's first Black woman governor and the nation's first Native American woman governor.

(Image credit: Sam Wasson/Getty Images)

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