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They Made History as ‘Firsts.’ That’s Not What They Ran On.

They Made History as ‘Firsts.’ That’s Not What They Ran On.
New York Times Thursday 05 November 2026, 15:57 UTC By Jia Lynn Yang 1 min read
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Several midterm winners broke barriers, but with campaigns that focused on delivering material change to the lives of Americans.

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