If the former Georgia House Democratic leader wins, she would become the country’s first black woman governor and break a Republican “trifecta.”
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Chrissy Houlahan
Angered by Trump’s election, this Pennsylvania business leader and U.S. Navy veteran challenged an incumbent Republican for a seat in the U.S. House. Then he dropped out.
Fayrouz Saad
The former DHS official is running as a Democrat for a toss-up open seat representing Michigan in the U.S. House. She could become the first Muslim-American woman in Congress.
Debra Haaland
The Democratic Party activist is running for an open seat in the U.S. House representing New Mexico. She would become the first Native American woman in Congress.
Leah Phifer
The former FBI intelligence analyst and motorcycle enthusiast ran as Democrat in a competitive race for an open Minnesota seat in the U.S. House.
Mina Davis
The young entrepreneur and Democrat is running for Nebraska State Senate, and is the only person of color running for office in the entire state.
Haley Stevens
This former Treasury Department official and Michigan Democrat is running for an open congressional seat in a crowded toss-up contest.
Lena Epstein
The business owner and former Michigan Trump campaign co-chair is running for a competitive open seat in the U.S. House.