2026 US elections see first Native American woman governor, senator as 75+ Indigenous women win races

Historic victories by Native American women in the recent elections have changed the landscape of political representation. Deb Haaland and Peggy Flanagan were elected as the first Native American woman governor and senator, respectively. Moreover, Crystalyne Curley and Tina Abrams became the first women leaders of their respective tribal nations. Additionally, at least 75 Native women and gender-diverse candidates won…