They won and are making history. The electoral successes of Native American women

Deb Haaland has become the first Native American governor after winning the New Mexico gubernatorial election against Gregg Hull. Peggy Flanagan has also made history as the first Native American woman elected to the U.S. Senate, defeating Michele Tafoya. Haaland, a member of the Laguna Pueblo tribe, previously served as the first Native American cabinet member under President Biden. Flanagan, currently the lieutenant governor of Minnesota, has progressive support and advocates for immigrant rights and welfare reforms. This election cycle saw a record number of 358 Native American candidates running for various offices in the U.S.