1. Breakthrough in Women's Political Representation: Georgia is poised to elect its first Black female governor, Colorado its first African American female U.S. Representative, Ohio its first elected female governor, and South Carolina its first elected female U.S. Senator.
2. Expanding Political Influence of Minorities: Florida is expected to elect its first African American governor, Texas its first Latino governor, and California its first elected Latino governor.
3. Historic Breakthrough for the LGBTQ Community: New Hampshire is expected to elect its first openly gay male U.S. Senator, and Michigan its first openly gay U.S. Representative.
4. Increased Representation of Muslims and Native Americans: New Jersey will elect its first Muslim U.S. Representative, and New York its first Native American female U.S. Representative.
5. Democrats are making breakthroughs in traditionally Republican strongholds: Kansas is expected to produce its first Democrat to enter the Senate since 1939; Texas is expected to produce its first Democrat to win a statewide election in more than 30 years; South Carolina is expected to produce its first elected Democratic U.S. Senator since 1998; and Iowa is expected to produce its first elected Democratic governor in 15 years.
