The final results of the US presidential election are yet to be ascertained but several ‘first in history’ have been reported around the country. Neck to Neck competition is being witnessed between Joe Biden and Donald Trump but amidst all this political competition the World’s largest and oldest democracy is undergoing several fresh and young changes. US is worldwide famous for its incredible diversity and now this ‘incredible diversity’ will be visible in the Electoral College of the country. Newly elected lawmakers from the diverse communities are all set to make history. Young, Black, Brown, LGBTQ+, the following lawmakers are some of the historic firsts to come out of the 2020 election.
Marilyn Strickland
Former Tacoma, Washington Mayor Marilyn Strickland’s projected win against fellow Democratic challenger Beth Doglio for the state’s 10th congressional district will make her the first Korean American woman elected to U.S. Congress. Marilyn Strickland will also be the first Black person to represent Washington at the federal level.
Nikil Saval
In an uncontested race, writer and activist Nikil Saval got elected from the Pennsylvania state senate. She is the first Asian American to be elected to the Electoral College.
“Thanks to dedicated staff, hundreds of volunteers, and thousands of supporters, we won,” Saval tweeted to show her gratitude.
Sarah McBride
Activist and former Human Rights Campaign spokesperson Sarah McBride (D) beat Republican candidate Steve Washington in Delaware's 1st district Tuesday to become the country’s first out transgender state senator. McBride also made history before her state senate win. In 2016 she became the first transgender person to speak at a major party convention.
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Madison Cawthorn
25-year-old republican Madison Cawthorn's win against Democratic Col. Moe Davis for North Carolina 11th congressional district makes him the first member of Congress born in the 1990s and the youngest member of the congress in modern history.
Cori Bush
Cori Bush is the figure who has become prominent during campaigns for black lives. Cori Bush, a Black Lives Matter activist beat Republican challenger Anthony Rogers. She has become the first black woman to represent the state in congress.
Kim Jackson
Democrat Kim Jackson beat Republican opponent William Freeman and become the first LGBTQ+ state senator in Georgia.