What to know

• The elections, which saw Democrats make big gains, also marked firsts for women and minorities in major offices.S1
• The first Black female governor, the first openly gay male senator and the first female Native American governor all won groundbreaking elections in the vote that racked up resounding wins for Democrats.S2
• LOS ANGELES — The US midterm vote ushered in a wave of historic leadership firsts across the country on Tuesday, electoral milestones on a night that saw voters issue a sharp rejection of President Donald Trump’s second term. The first Black female governor, t...S3