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Coverage dated November 3, 2026 to November 4, 2026

Women make history in governor, congressional races in 2026 midterms

Headline from ABC 7 Chicago

Women will serve as governors for the first time in states including Tennessee and Georgia.

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  1. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Record number of female governors elected (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Democratic Ohio Governor-elect Amy Acton greets a crowd of her supporters after her victory was announced at a midterm election night watch party at the Hilton Downtown Columbus on November 03, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.

  2. Bloomberg

    Record Number of Women Are Headed to Governors’ Mansions Across US (opens Bloomberg)

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    Bloomberg's feed description

    More than a dozen states will have female governors in 2027 after Tuesday’s elections

  3. ABC News

    Voters elect female governors in 17 states, setting new record (opens ABC News)

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    ABC News's feed description

    Women will serve as governors for the first time in states including Tennessee and Georgia.

  4. ABC 7 Chicago

    Women make history in governor, congressional races in 2026 midterms (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    Women will serve as governors for the first time in states including Tennessee and Georgia.

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