Notable firsts that could make history on Election Day
A record number of women are running for office
In 2022, a record number of women are running for office in the United States. According to the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University, there are over 1,000 women running for Congress this year, which is more than double the number who ran in 2018. This increase is due in part to the #MeToo movement and the increased awareness of sexual harassment and assault. It is also due to the growing number of women who are frustrated with the current political climate and want to make a difference.If elected, these women would make history in a number of ways. For example, there could be the first woman of color elected to the Senate from Texas or the first Native American woman elected to Congress from Kansas. These women are all running on different platforms, but they share a common goal of making government more representative of the people it serves.
The first Gen Z members are running for office
In 2022, the first members of Generation Z are running for office in the United States. Gen Z is the generation born between 1997 and 2012. These young people are coming of age in a time of great political and social change. They are the most diverse generation in American history, and they are passionate about issues such as climate change, gun violence, and social justice.If elected, these Gen Z candidates would make history as the youngest members of Congress ever. They would bring a fresh perspective to Washington, D.C., and they would be a powerful voice for their generation. These candidates are running on a variety of platforms, but they all share a common goal of making government more responsive to the needs of the people.
The first openly LGBTQ candidate for governor is running for office
In 2022, the first openly LGBTQ candidate for governor is running for office in the United States. Jessica Taylor is a Democrat who is running for governor of Oregon. Taylor is a former state representative and she is currently the mayor of Ashland, Oregon.If elected, Taylor would make history as the first openly LGBTQ governor in the United States. She would also be the first woman to be elected governor of Oregon in over 40 years. Taylor is running on a platform of economic justice, environmental protection, and healthcare for all. She is a strong advocate for the LGBTQ community, and she has pledged to fight for equality for all Oregonians.
