Politics● LowNov 4 · Nov 4, 2026, 4:04 PM
WATCH: The many firsts in the midterms
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from ABC News · North America
Senior Political Correspondent Rachel Scott on a big night of firsts in the 2026 midterm elections.
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