Politicians of all backgrounds and party affiliations made history around the country on 2021 Election Day.
- Democrat Bruce Harrell became the first Asian American and second African American to lead Seattle as mayor.
- Republican Winsome Sears became the first Black woman elected to serve Virginia as lieutenant governor.
- Democrat Shahana Hanif became the first Muslim woman elected to serve on the New York City Council.
- Democrat Michelle Wu became the first woman and person of color elected to serve Boston as mayor.
