Tag: Politics

It took 250 years for an American state to elect a Black woman as governor. On Tuesday, Georgia changed that. Keisha Lance Bottoms became the first Black woman ever elected to lead a state. In the U.S. Virgin Islands, voters elected Stacey Plaskett governor. Two Black women. Two historic wins. One clear message: Black women are not waiting on history. We are writing it.

Last night, Governor-elect Stacey Plaskett made history by becoming the first woman elected governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Her landslide victory captured 62.8 percent of the vote, reflecting a long political and legal career that included work at a private consulting firm before she was sworn into Congress as a delegate in 2015. Plaskett is equipped to lead the territory with distinction.

As the results of the 2026 midterm elections come in, more than a handful of breakout winners are poised to reshape America's political landscape in the new year. From history-makers like Keisha Lance Bottoms to change-makers like Aaron Ford, let's take a look at the newly elected officials who reflect the beautiful diversity of this country and Americans' desire for real change.

The 2026 midterm elections made history, broke barriers, and brought plenty of laughs to the timeline. Left-leaning voters took immense joy in seeing Democrats flip both the House and the Senate on Tuesday night, immediately flooding social media with sharp commentary, triumphant reactions, and top-tier memes. Since we know you'll enjoy them as much as we did, keep reading for the funniest jokes and memes lighting up the timeline.

Jasmine Crockett thinks Nicki Minaj has been using her massive platform for the wrong reasons, accusing her political motives of being self-centered. The Congresswoman from Texas called out the double standard of Nicki, who is not a U.S. citizen, acting as a MAGA megaphone while so many other immigrants are being detained by ICE under President Trump. Jasmine is quick to slam Nicki, accusing her of only being out for herself and sowing hate and division while encouraging people to use their voices to bring people together.

Nicki Minaj has popped up in New Hampshire for Election Day enjoying a photo opportunity outside a polling place. According to NBC 10, Nicki was being escorted by police for an appearance outside a polling location at Pinkerton Academy in Derry. She had a quick exchange with a woman in the crowd who thanked her for touring with President Trump, before being led away to an unmarked tour bus.