Native American Women Make History in U.S. Midterm Elections

Native American women make history in U.S. midterm elections

Deb Haaland and Peggy Flanagan have made history in the U.S. midterm elections, becoming the first Native American woman elected governor and U.S. senator, respectively, marking a milestone for Indigenous political representation in the U.S.

Two Native American women break political barriers this election

Deb Haaland of New Mexico will be the nation’s first woman Native American governor, while Peggy Flanagan, Minnesota’s next senator, is the first Native American woman to win election to...

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 — Voters have their say » Native America Calling

In rejecting the direction President Donald Trump took the country in the past two years, voters also sent a record number of Native Americans to elected office. Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo), who made history as the first Native American cabinet secretary, makes history a second time as the first Native woman elected governor. Peggy Flanagan (White Earth Band of Ojibwe) is the first Native woman in the U.S. Senate. Claire Valdez (Ysleta del sur P…

Native Women Didn’t Come to Play

Sharice Davids, Peggy Flanagan, Deb Haaland, and Claire Valdez win seats in the House, the Senate, and the NM Governor's office.