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The election brought a wave of historic firsts. Here are some groundbreaking winners

PBS NEWSHOUR · Terry Tang, Associated Press ·

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While some of these candidates have avoided focusing on the inherent historic value of their race, gender, religion or sexual orientation, some voters' rights advocates are celebrating how the electorate has expanded.

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