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Important firsts that could make history on Election Day

Prepared for the stage a historic 2024 election: Vice President Kamala Harris could become the first female president and first president of South Asian descent, while former President Donald Trump could become the first president to be convicted of a crime as well as the second president to win non-consecutive terms.

Another historic first if Harris wins the White House: Second gentleman Doug Emhoff could make history as the nation’s first first gentleman and the first Jewish spouse of a president.

But the list of notable “firsts” isn’t limited to the presidential ticket. In fact, there are many other historic firsts that could result from various branches of this year’s federal elections. While this list is not comprehensive, some of the highlights include:

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PHOTO: The Capitol seen from Pennsylvania Avenue, Nov. 5, 2024. (Jon Elswick/AP)PHOTO: The Capitol as seen from Pennsylvania Avenue, Nov. 5, 2024. (Jon Elswick/AP)

PHOTO: The Capitol seen from Pennsylvania Avenue, Nov. 5, 2024. (Jon Elswick/AP)

US Senate

Republican Nella Domenici of New Mexico, Republican Patricia Morgan of Rhode Island and Democrat Caroline Gleich of Utah could become the first women to represent their states in the U.S. Senate.

If elected, Democrat Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware and Democrat Valerie McCray of Indiana would be the first woman and first Black woman to represent their states in the Senate. Rochester previously made history in 2017 by becoming Delaware’s first female and first Black House representative.

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Democrat Angela Alsobrooks could be Maryland’s first Black senator. A victory for his opponent, former Gov. Larry Hogan, would mark the first time a Republican has won the Maryland Senate seat in nearly four decades.

Democrat Bernie Moreno may also be Ohio’s first Hispanic statewide official and first South American-born senator; Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell may be Florida’s first Latino senator.

House of Representatives

With all 435 Assembly seats up for grabs, there are plenty of history-making opportunities among Assembly candidates as well.

This election could pave the way for LGBTQ+ history in Congress. Sarah McBride, who is running for Delaware’s at-large congressional seat. First openly transgender member of Congress. McBride was also the first transgender person to work in the White House, speak at the Democratic National Convention, and become a Delaware state senator.

Democrat Emily Randall, who became Washington’s first female LGBTQ state senator in 2018, may be the first LGBTQ Latina to serve in Congress, and Texas Democrat Julie Johnson may be the first openly gay representative from the South.

PHOTO: Sarah McBride, the Democratic candidate for Delaware's at-large congressional district, arrives to vote at Immanuel Highlands Episcopal Church in Wilmington, Del., on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024 (Pamela Smith/AP)PHOTO: Sarah McBride, the Democratic candidate for Delaware's at-large congressional district, arrives to vote at Immanuel Highlands Episcopal Church in Wilmington, Del., on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024 (Pamela Smith/AP)

PHOTO: Sarah McBride, the Democratic candidate for Delaware’s at-large congressional district, arrives to vote at Immanuel Highlands Episcopal Church in Wilmington, Del., on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024 (Pamela Smith/AP)

House races also allow other minority identities to be represented in Congress for the first time, especially among women.

Democrat Janelle Bynum of Oregon, Republican Charlotte Bergmann of Tennessee and Democrat Dianne Dodson Black of Mississippi could become the first Black women to represent their states in Congress.

Black will also be the first woman to represent Mississippi in Congress. Additionally, Republican Julie Fedorchak of North Dakota and Democrat Kyle Cameron of Wyoming could become the first women to represent their states in the House of Representatives.

Ohio Democrat Marcy Kaptur is now the longest-serving woman in congressional history and hopes to continue that legacy into her 22nd term.

There may also be historic firsts with the representation of Asian Americans. Republican Lily Tang Williams of New Hampshire and Republican May Lor Xiong of Minnesota may become the first Asian American/Pacific Islander women to represent their states in Congress.

Democrat Derek Tran could also become the first Vietnamese member of Congress from California, Democrat Amish Shah could become the first Asian American and Indian American from Arizona in Congress, and Democrat Lanon Baccam could become the first Asian American to represent Iowa in Congress.

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If elected, Democrat Sarah Freeman of Tennessee and Democrat Madison Horn of Oklahoma would be the first Native American women to represent their states in Congress.

Additionally, Democrat Nellie Pou could become the first Hispanic woman to represent New Jersey in Congress, and Democrat Tony Vargas could become the first Latino from Nebraska in Congress.

Democrat Maryam Abolfazli of Tennessee and Republican Dalia Al-Aqidi of Minnesota may be the first Middle Eastern/North African women elected to Congress in their respective states.

Democrat Monica Tranel, who competed in rowing at the 1996 and 2000 Olympics, may be the first female Olympian to serve in Congress.

Important firsts that could make history on Election Day originally appeared abcnews.go.com