Politics
These candidates are hoping to topple political norms on Nov. 8.
As November quickly approaches, so do the 2022 midterm elections.
This years races will introduce Americans to boundary-breaking candidates up and down the ballot.
If elected, many will reach historic milestones at the state and even national levels.
Below, find more information about 11 candidates wholl make history if they win on Nov. 8.
She became a household name in her 2018 run against Republican Gov.
Brian Kemp,losing by 54,723 votesand setting up this 2022 rematch.
They hope to representArizonas 9th Legislative District, which is a short driveeast of Phoenix.
Shes running for Oregons5th Congressional District, having served as mayor of Happy Valley (a real city!)
from 2010 to 2018.
Her campaign prioritizes border security, increased police funding, and a ban on critical race theory in schools.
OregonsStatesman Journalconsiders her race, against Democratic opponent Jamie McLeod-Skinner, a toss-up.
Shes running against a Republican incumbent, Sen. Marco Rubio, whos held the position for over a decade.
Shes running to representMinnesota Legislative District 66A, which covers several St. Paul neighborhoods.
According to the MinnesotasPioneer Press, her district is overwhelmingly Democratic, so shes poised to win.
6Karoline Leavitt
Leavitt, whos 25, could be one of the first Gen Z lawmakers.
An October poll from theSaint Anselm College Survey Centerplaced her 8 points behind Pappas.
Since 2018, shes served the states34th Legislative Districtin the states House of Representatives.
In May 2022,Politicoreported that sheslikely to win.
(She could be joined by Oregon gubernatorial candidateTina Kotek.)
In 2015, she became the nationsfirst gay attorney general, a role she still holds.
As Ballotpedia notes, the cities in Hoskins district are historically Democratic, making him likely to win.
She rose to the national stage as aWhite House press secretaryduring Trumps presidency.
This is her first time running for elected office, and outlets likePoliticoandFiveThirtyEightexpect her to win.
