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The new congresswomen, governors, and mayors who are painting the map of the United States blue “like a steamroller”

For the first time up to 155 women will serve in the country's Congress, and a third of the states will be governed by them, including the first African American and the first Native American.

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The new congresswomen, governors, and mayors who are painting the map of the United States blue “like a steamroller”

The US midterm elections have brought significant changes, with high participation and many new Democratic faces. A notable outcome is the large number of women elected to office, many of whom are breaking glass ceilings. This surge in female representation has altered the US political landscape.

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