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Democratic victories bring historic breakthroughs for women and minorities

Straits Times4 November 2026, 23:27 UTCUnited States of America

CHICAGO, Nov 4 - Voters across the US elected a historic slate of women, candidates of color and other underrepresented politicians on Tuesday, reshaping the face of political leadership as Democrats rode a wave of dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump's administration to major gains nationwide.

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